01 a. 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, a…
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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.
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New and common; trite; commonplace.[Obs.]“We have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless.” — Shak.
Phrases & compounds
Modern English —
See the Note under English.