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Definition of Modern

Modern
Modern Mod"ern, n. A person of modern times; -- opposed to ancient. --Pope.
Modern
Modern Mod"ern, a. [F. moderne, L. modernus; akin to modo just now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just now. See Mode.] 1. 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. --Bacon. 2. New and common; trite; commonplace. [Obs.] We have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless. --Shak. Modern English. See the Note under English.

Meaning of Modern from wikipedia

- Look up modern in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Modern may refer to: Modern history Early Modern period Late Modern period 18th century 19th century...
- The modern era or the modern period is considered the current historical period of human history. It was originally applied to the history of Europe and...
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- Modern architecture, also called modernist architecture, or the modern movement, is an architectural movement and style that was prominent in the 20th...
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- The modern technique (abbreviation of modern technique of the pistol) is a method for using a handgun for self-defense, originated by firearms expert Jeff...
- Modern synthesis or modern evolutionary synthesis refers to several perspectives on evolutionary biology, namely: Modern synthesis (20th century), the...
- Tate Modern is an art gallery in London, housing the United Kingdom's national collection of international modern and contemporary art (created from or...
- Modern physics is a branch of physics that developed in the early 20th century and onward or branches greatly influenced by early 20th century physics...