Definition of modern adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Modern, a generic font family name for fixed-pitch serif and sans serif fonts (for example, Courier and Pica), used e.g. in OpenDocument format or Rich Text Format
1. of or pertaining to present and recent time. 2. characteristic of present and recent time; contemporary. 3. of or pertaining to the historical period following the Middle Ages.
Something that is modern is new and involves the latest ideas or equipment. Modern technology has opened our eyes to many things. In many ways, it was a very modern school for its time. As the country's economy prospered, it was bound to want a modern army.
Of or relating to the present and recent times, as opposed to the remote past; of, relating to, or originating in the current age or period. Belonging to or characteristic of a new or freshly-created world. Obsolete. Belonging to (more) recent times; modern.
Modern is applied to those things that exist in the present age, esp. in contrast to those of a former age or an age long past; hence the word sometimes has the connotation of up-to-date and, thus, good: modern ideas.
adjective used of a living language; being the current stage in its development “ Modern English” synonyms: New late of a later stage in the development of a language or literature; used especially of dead languages
