modern-day
|mod/ern-day|
B1
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/ˈmɑːdərn deɪ/
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/ˈmɒdən deɪ/
relating to the present
Etymology
Etymology Information
'modern-day' originates from the combination of 'modern,' which comes from the Latin word 'modernus,' meaning 'of today,' and 'day,' from Old English 'dæg,' meaning 'day.'
Historical Evolution
'modern' evolved from the Latin 'modernus' through Middle English, while 'day' has remained relatively unchanged from its Old English form 'dæg.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'modern' meant 'of today,' and 'day' meant 'daytime.' Together, they now refer to something relating to the present time.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
The modern-day city is vastly different from what it was a century ago.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41