modern

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɒd(ə)n/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑdɚn/

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Adjective

Positive modern

Comparative more modern

Superlative most modern

1. If something is modern, it happened in current times.

   The new house has all modern conveniences.

2. Some new styles or forms of art and fiction writing are called modern.

   Much modern art looks odd to many people.

Related words

• modernize/modernise