modernity

/məˈdɜː(ɹ)n.ɪ.ti/

Meanings

noun

The quality of being modern or contemporary.

Examples :

"The school's new design reflects the modernity of contemporary architecture. "

noun

Modern times.

Examples :

"The organization survived from ancient times to modernity."

time history age society culture

noun

(history) Quality of being of the modern period of contemporary historiography.

Examples :

"The history textbook highlighted the changes in family structures brought about by modernity. "

history period time society culture

Related Words

textbook noun

/ˈtɛkst.bʊk/

A coursebook, a formal manual of instruction in a specific subject, especially one for use in schools or colleges.

"My math teacher recommended a specific textbook for extra practice. "

historiography noun

/hɪˌstɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/

The writing of history; a written history.

"Professor Lee's class on the American Civil War focused on the historiography of the conflict, examining how different historians have interpreted its causes and consequences over time. "

history noun

/ˈhɪst(ə)ɹi/

The aggregate of past events.

"History repeats itself if we don’t learn from its mistakes."

organization noun

/ˌɔɹɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ /ˌɔɹɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/

The quality of being organized.

"This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear."

highlighted verb

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪd/ /ˈhaɪˌlaɪɾɪd/

To make prominent; emphasize.

"The teacher highlighted the important vocabulary words with a yellow marker. "

reflects verb

/rɪˈflɛkts/ /riˈflɛkts/

To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.

"A mirror reflects the light that shines on it."

survived verb

/sərˈvaɪvd/ /sɚˈvaɪvd/

Of a person, to continue to live; to remain alive.

"After the car accident, everyone was worried, but luckily, the driver survived. "

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

contemporary noun

/kənˈtɛm.p(ə).ɹi/ /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/

Someone or something living at the same time, or of roughly the same age as another.

"Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare."

quality noun

/ˈkwɒlɪti/ /ˈkwælɪti/ /ˈkwɑləti/

Level of excellence.

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

architecture noun

/ˈɑː.kɪ.ˌtɛk.tʃə/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛktʃɚ/

The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

"Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness""

structures noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərz/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."