Modern



Example: Aquest edifici té un disseny molt modern i atractiu.

Definition


"Modern" refers to something that belongs to the present or recent times, characterized by up-to-date style or ideas, often reflecting current trends or technologies, as in the phrase 'This building has a very modern and attractive design.'

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Etymology


The word "modern" comes from the Latin word 'modernus,' which means 'just now' or 'recently.' It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages, initially used to distinguish current times from ancient ones. Did you know? The term originally contrasted 'modern' with 'ancient' to emphasize newness.

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"Modern" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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