modern
adjective/ˈmɑːdərn/
Слово англійською: modern
Переклад modern українською: суча́сний (актуа́льний), нові́тній, суча́сність (нові́ часи́), нова́ істо́рія
Детальний опис
- [only before noun] of the present time or recent times synonym contemporary
- the modern industrial world
- the wonders of modern science
- modern society
- In modern times, advances in technology have made the world smaller.
- They are modern day heroes, battling for change.
- Modern European history
- modern Greek
- Stress is a major problem of modern life.
- Shakespeare's language can be a problem for modern readers.
- The modern era has witnessed great change.
- She studies the early modern period from the 15th to the 18th century.
- [only before noun] (of styles in art, music, fashion, etc.) new and intended to be different from traditional styles synonym contemporary
- The gallery has regular exhibitions of modern art.
- modern architecture/dance/drama/jazz
- modern American cinema
- modern and contemporary sculpture
- The museum houses both ancient and modern art.
- (usually approving) using the latest technology, designs, materials, ideas, etc. synonym up to date
- The company needs to invest in a modern computer system.
- Modern methods of farming are destroying the countryside.
- It is the most modern, well-equipped hospital in the country.
- Today modern aircraft technology got me from Indianapolis to Boston in six hours.
- The school is thoroughly modern in its approach.
- (of ways of behaving, thinking, etc.) new and not always accepted by most members of society
- She has very modern ideas about educating her children.
Word Originlate Middle English: from late Latin modernus, from Latin modo ‘just now’.