ultra-modern
|ul-tra-mod-ern|
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/ˌʌltrəˈmɑːdərn/
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/ˌʌltrəˈmɒdən/
extremely modern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ultra-modern' originates from the prefix 'ultra-' meaning 'beyond' and the word 'modern' from Latin 'modernus', where 'modo' meant 'just now'.
Historical Evolution
'modernus' transformed into the French word 'moderne', and eventually became the modern English word 'modern'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'modern' meant 'of the present time', but with 'ultra-' it evolved to mean 'extremely modern'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
extremely modern; incorporating the latest advancements or trends.
The ultra-modern design of the building attracted many visitors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/31 17:31