adjective / noun
modern
MAH-dern/ˈmɑːdərn/
Relating to or favoring contemporary ways of life.
The electric train passes buildings of modern design.
Etymology
Latin modernus draws on modo, meaning “just now.” Its central contrast is therefore temporal: something belongs to the present or recent times rather than to an earlier age.
In context
forty years ago Davitt was selling its own creations but times have changed forcing the company to change to a modern economy
More examples
- Flexible work schedules suit the demands of modern life.
- His parents have a more modern attitude toward dating.
- The debate divides traditionalists from moderns who welcome social change.
Forms
modern · moderns · more modern · most modern
modernize verb — To adapt to current needs or practices.
modernity noun — The condition of reflecting contemporary life.
Similar words
- contemporary
- Emphasizes belonging to the present, not necessarily welcoming change.
- progressive
- Emphasizes support for reform rather than simply following current ways.