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/mˈɑdərn ˈɪŋglɪʃ/ Listen

adjective

Modern adj.

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.

New and common; trite; commonplace. (Obs.) "We have our philosophical persons, to make modern and familiar, things supernatural and causeless."

Modern English. See the Note under English.

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