modernity
noun/məˈdɜrnɪti/
Frequency rank: #10,097 most common English word
Meaning
the quality or condition of being modern; the state of contemporary life and thought.
Example sentence
The city skyline reflects both tradition and modernity in its architecture.
Synonyms & related words
- contemporaneity
- progress
- innovation
- newness
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