Modern
Example: Dit nieuwe gebouw heeft een moderne uitstraling.
Definition
"Modern" describes something characteristic of the present or recent times, often reflecting current trends, styles, or ideas. For example, a building with a "modern" appearance typically features contemporary design elements and materials.
Etymology
The word "modern" comes from the Latin 'modernus,' meaning 'just now' or 'recent.' It entered English via Old French in the late Middle Ages, originally contrasting something recent with the ancient or classical past. Did you know? The shift to using "modern" as an adjective to describe current styles became popular during the Renaissance.
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"Modern" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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