adj.
relating to the present or recent times.
▸characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, equipment, etc.
▸denoting a recent style in art, architecture, etc. marked by a departure from traditional styles and values.
n.
an advocate of a departure from traditional styles or values.
Derivative
- modernity n.
- modernly adv.
- modernness n.
Etymology
ME: from late L. modernus, from L. modo ‘just now’.
