contemporarily-made
|con-tem-po-rar-i-ly-made|
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/kənˈtɛmpəˌrɛrɪli-meɪd/
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/kənˈtɛmpərərɪli-meɪd/
(contemporary)
same time
Etymology
Etymology Information
'contemporary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'contemporarius,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'tempus' meant 'time.'
Historical Evolution
'contemporarius' transformed into the French word 'contemporain,' and eventually became the modern English word 'contemporary' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'existing at the same time,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'modern or current.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
created or produced in the present time or era.
The museum features contemporarily-made art pieces.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 10:04