Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
modernity
noun
/mɒdəˈnɪti/
Definition
The quality or state of being modern; the condition of being up-to-date or contemporary.
Examples
- Modernity has brought significant advancements in technology.
- The concept of modernity varies across different cultures.
- In art, the expression of modernity can often be seen through abstract forms.
Meaning
Modernity refers to the cultural, technological, and social changes that emerged during the transition from traditional societies to modern societies, characterized by innovation and a break from past practices.
Synonyms
- contemporary
- modernness
- newness
