Definitions for modern
ˈmɒd ərnmod·ern

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.8 / 11 votes

1. modernnoun

   a contemporary person

2. modern, modern font, Bodoni, Bodoni fontadjective

   a typeface (based on an 18th century design by Gianbattista Bodoni) distinguished by regular shape and hairline serifs and heavy downstrokes

3. modernadjective

   belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

   "modern art"; "modern furniture"; "modern history"; "totem poles are modern rather than prehistoric"

4. mod, modern, modernisticadjective

   relating to a recently developed fashion or style

   "their offices are in a modern skyscraper"; "tables in modernistic designs";

5. modernadjective

   characteristic of present-day art and music and literature and architecture

6. advanced, forward-looking, innovative, modernadjective

   ahead of the times

   "the advanced teaching methods"; "had advanced views on the subject"; "a forward-looking corporation"; "is British industry innovative enough?"

7. Modern, Newadjective

   used of a living language; being the current stage in its development

   "Modern English"; "New Hebrew is Israeli Hebrew"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 3 votes

1. modernnoun

   Someone who lives in modern times.

2. modernadjective

   Pertaining to the current time and style.

3. Etymology: From moderne, from modernus; from modo, originally ablative of modus; hence, by measure, "just now". See also mode.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MODERNnoun

   Etymology: moderne, Fr. from modernus, low Latin, supposed a casual corruption of hodiernus. Vel potius ab adverbio modò, modernus, ut a die diurnus. Ains.

   1. Late; recent; not ancient; not antique.

   Some of the ancient, and likewise divers of the modern writers, that have laboured in natural magick, have noted a sympathy between the sun and certain herbs. Francis Bacon.

   The glorious parallels then downward bring
   To modern wonders, and to Britain’s king. Matthew Prior.

   2. In William Shakespeare, vulgar; mean; common.

   Trifles, such as we present modern friends withal. William Shakespeare.

   The justice
   With eyes severe and beard of formal cut,
   Full of wise saws and modern instances. William Shakespeare.

   We have our philosophical persons to make modern and familiar things supernatural and causeless. William Shakespeare.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. modern

   Modern typically refers to the present or recent times as opposed to the past. It commonly relates to developments or characteristics regarded as representative of contemporary life, or the period from around the late 19th century up until now. It can also refer to a style or way of thinking that rejects or moves away from traditional ideas or methods. In the context of history, it signifies the period after the Middle Ages.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 2 votes

1. Modernadjective

   of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of recent period; as, modern days, ages, or time; modern authors; modern fashions; modern taste; modern practice

2. Modernadjective

   new and common; trite; commonplace

3. Modernnoun

   a person of modern times; -- opposed to ancient

4. Etymology: [F. moderne, L. modernus; akin to modo just now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just now. See Mode.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Modern

   Modern is the sixth studio album by punk rock band Buzzcocks. It was released in 1999. It was arranged and produced by Tony Barber.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Modern

   mod′ėrn, adj. limited to the present or recent time: not ancient: (Shak.) commonplace.—n. one who lives in modern times: (pl.) the nations of the present day, distinguished from the Greeks and Romans—the ancients.—n. Modernisā′tion.—v.t. Mod′ernise, to adapt to the present time.—ns. Mod′erniser; Mod′ernism, modern practice or character: something of modern origin; Mod′ernist, an admirer of modern ideas or habits.—adv. Mod′ernly.—ns. Mod′ernness, Mod′ernity, state or quality of being modern. [Fr.,—L. modernus—modo; just now, orig. abl. of modus.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. modern

   The current time.

   Modern house decor is personal to the people that live there.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020  

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British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'modern' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #739

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'modern' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1382

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'modern' in Adjectives Frequency: #85

Anagrams for modern »

1. nerdom

2. normed

3. morned

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of modern in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of modern in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of modern in a Sentence

1. Oscar Fingall O'Flahertie Wills Wilde:

   There is so much to be said in favor of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated it keeps us in touch with ignorance of the community.

2. County Commission Chairman John Koenig:

   October 1 refers to Las Vegas, the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history. On Wednesday, county officials said they believe 1,000 to 3,000 people could potentially show up in the town of Amargosa Valley, which has a population of nearly 1,000 people. County Commission Chairman John Koenig laid out what could happen if a crowd that large ends up appearing inAmargosa. Nye County Commissioner Leo Blundo says if even 3,000 people show up to' Storm Area 51,' Nye County will put an enormous strain on the small town in Nevada. Be prepared not to have cell service, not to have Internet. There will probably be no water available, there will probably be no ice available because everything is going to sell out. There will probably be no gas left in the gas station, no food, nowhere to go potty, if youre coming, be prepared because its probably not going to be nice. STORM AREA 51 CRAZE CONTINUES AS 2M PEOPLE PLEDGE TO RAID SECRET GOVT MILITARY BASE He advised anyone planning to visit the area during the events should be prepared with food, water, and other essential items since those supplies will probably sell out very quickly. Authorities are also concerned about a massive influx of traffic that could lead to gridlock, stymying first responders and law enforcement if they are needed. County officials stressed they are worried that sources could get tied up with masses of people arriving on the lone highway in the area. Nye County commissioner Leo Blundo urged residents they should prepare by stocking up on food, water, gasoline, and prescription medication ahead of the weekend. Signs warn about trespassing at an entrance to the Nevada Test and Training Range near Area 51 outside of Rachel, Nev. ( AP Photo/John Locher, File) Cell phone service may also be impacted if thousands show up. Amargosa Town Board member Trevor Dolby told commissioners that cell phone towers in Amargosa Valley were not designed to support the thousands of people, according to FOX5. Whats scary is our 9-1-1 paging service goes through cell phones, Dolby said. CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP Earlier this month, neighboring Lincoln County drafted an emergency declaration but gave conditional approval for events in tiny towns near the once top-secret U.S. Air Force test area. that has long been a focus of UFO conspiracy theories. Alien-themed graffiti adorns a rock along the Extraterrestrial Highway, near Rachel, Nev. ( AP Photo/John Locher) TheLittle ALeInn in Rachelisscheduling an eventcalledAlienstockon Sept. 20-22, while The Alien Research Center souvenir shop in Hiko has planned a Sept. 20-21 expo. Those events in Hiko and Rachel would be about 100 miles from Amargosa Valley. Rachelswebsite says the nearest gas stations are located 50 miles south in Ash Springs and 110 miles north in Tonopah. Officials in two rural Nevada counties have signed a state of emergency declaration ahead of the' Storm Area 51' event ; William La Jeunesse reports.

3. Emil Wiechert:

   So far as modern science is concerned, we have to abandon completely the idea that by going into the realm of the small we shall reach the ultimate foundations of the universe. I believe we can abandon this idea without any regret. The universe is infinite in all directions, not only above us in the large but also below us in the small.

4. Chris Cuomo:

   You can dismiss the absurdity of this, right? What is this, like ‘Fahrenheit 451?’ No. This is modern day, and it is messaging that may work.

5. Nan Aron:

   Although I am certainly not arguing that date rape victims ask for it, when playing the modern dating game women have to understand and accept the consequences of their sexuality.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=modern
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Modern
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=modern
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modern
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=modern
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=modern