OED definitions
Modern--
A. adj. I. General uses.
1. Being in existence at this time; current, present. Freq. applied (sometimes as a postmodifier) to the current holder or incumbent of an office or position, esp. a reigning monarch. Obs. Quot. c1485 perh. belongs to sense 2.
2. a. Of or relating to the present and recent times, as opposed to the remote past; of, relating to, or originating in the current age or period. Often contrasted with ancient and hence in historical contexts taken as applying either to the entire period following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, or (when medieval began to be used to signify a distinct period) to the time subsequent to the Middle Ages. modern history: see HISTORY n. 3b.
b. Designating the form of a language that is currently used, or the form representing the most recent significant stage of development, as opposed to any earlier form. Cf. MODERN LATIN n. and a. In historical philology applied to the last of the three periods into which it is customary to divide the history of most living languages (as distinguished from Old and Middle). Cf. MODERN ENGLISH n. and a.
d. Of, relating to, or designating a current or recent movement or trend in art, architecture, etc., characterized by a departure from or a repudiation of accepted or traditional styles and values. Also: designating or relating to work produced by such a movement; = MODERNIST a. Cf. ABSTRACT a. 4d.
3. a. Characteristic of the present time, or the time of writing; not old-fashioned, antiquated, or obsolete; employing the most up-to-date ideas, techniques, or equipment. In early use chiefly with reference to warfare.
b. Of a person or (occas.) something personified: up to date in behaviour, outlook, opinions, etc.; embracing innovation and new ideas; liberal-minded. Esp. in modern girl, woman.
B. n. Chiefly in pl.
1. a. A person who lives in or belongs to the present time; a person who belongs to a modern period or epoch, as contrasted with an ancient one.
3. a. A person with modern tastes or opinions, or who belongs to the modern school of thought on any subject; a person who advocates or practises a departure from traditional styles or values in any sphere; = MODERNIST n. 4.
b. A work of art, architecture, etc., which is the product of a modern trend or movement.
A. adj. I. General uses.
1. Being in existence at this time; current, present. Freq. applied (sometimes as a postmodifier) to the current holder or incumbent of an office or position, esp. a reigning monarch. Obs. Quot. c1485 perh. belongs to sense 2.
2. a. Of or relating to the present and recent times, as opposed to the remote past; of, relating to, or originating in the current age or period. Often contrasted with ancient and hence in historical contexts taken as applying either to the entire period following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, or (when medieval began to be used to signify a distinct period) to the time subsequent to the Middle Ages. modern history: see HISTORY n. 3b.
b. Designating the form of a language that is currently used, or the form representing the most recent significant stage of development, as opposed to any earlier form. Cf. MODERN LATIN n. and a. In historical philology applied to the last of the three periods into which it is customary to divide the history of most living languages (as distinguished from Old and Middle). Cf. MODERN ENGLISH n. and a.
d. Of, relating to, or designating a current or recent movement or trend in art, architecture, etc., characterized by a departure from or a repudiation of accepted or traditional styles and values. Also: designating or relating to work produced by such a movement; = MODERNIST a. Cf. ABSTRACT a. 4d.
3. a. Characteristic of the present time, or the time of writing; not old-fashioned, antiquated, or obsolete; employing the most up-to-date ideas, techniques, or equipment. In early use chiefly with reference to warfare.
b. Of a person or (occas.) something personified: up to date in behaviour, outlook, opinions, etc.; embracing innovation and new ideas; liberal-minded. Esp. in modern girl, woman.
B. n. Chiefly in pl.
1. a. A person who lives in or belongs to the present time; a person who belongs to a modern period or epoch, as contrasted with an ancient one.
3. a. A person with modern tastes or opinions, or who belongs to the modern school of thought on any subject; a person who advocates or practises a departure from traditional styles or values in any sphere; = MODERNIST n. 4.
b. A work of art, architecture, etc., which is the product of a modern trend or movement.
posted by gradylove at 4:01 PM
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from Wikipedia:
Modernism is a trend of thought which affirms the power of human beings to make, improve and reshape their environment, with the aid of scientific knowledge, technology and practical experimentation. The term covers a variety of political, cultural and artistic movements rooted in the changes in Western society at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th century. Broadly, modernism describes a series of progressive cultural movements in art and architecture, music, literature and the applied arts which emerged in the decades before 1914. Embracing change and the present, modernism encompasses the works of artists, thinkers, writers and designers who rebelled against late 19th century academic and historicist traditions, and confronted the new economic, social and political aspects of the emerging modern world.
In the search for continual improvement that characterizes modernism, individual modern movements often disclaim the authenticity of other modern movements over issues such as the relative importance of objectivity and subjectivity, simplicity versus complexity, high versus low and other perceived dichotomies. The reconciliation of apparent opposites has then given rise to additional modernist forms.
Some divide the 20th century into modern and postmodern periods, whereas others see them as two parts of the same movement.
Modern/ Modernity/ modernism-
it's such a vague reference for time. Its sounds old-fashioned to me. Maybe the word current is more excact? Since it doesn't have any other connotations attached.
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