English · Word Candidate

modern

/ˈmɒd.ən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: moderner · modernest · modernmost · moderns

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuộc về thời gian và phong cách hiện tại hoặc gần đây, không cổ xưa

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Adjective

Examples

Our online interactive game is a modern approach to teaching about gum disease. Although it was built in the 1600s, the building still has a very modern look.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pertaining to the modern period (c.1800 to contemporary times), particularly in academic historiography.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuộc về thời kỳ hiện đại (khoảng 1800 đến đương đại), đặc biệt trong sử học học thuật

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Someone who lives in modern times.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người sống trong thời hiện đại

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Noun

Examples

The only supernatural agents which can in any manner be allowed to us moderns, are ghosts; but of these I would advise an author to be extremely sparing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “modern” mean?

Pertaining to a current or recent time and style; not ancient.

Is “modern” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.