modern
adj. A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈmɑdɝn// UK //mˈɒdən// mod·ern
adj. relating to the present time or the recent past. You use it to describe things that are new, fresh, or use the latest ideas and technology.
adj. relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past. Often used to describe styles, technologies, or historical periods that deviate from traditional or ancient forms.
The office has a very modern design.
Modern medicine has made it possible to treat many diseases that were once considered fatal.
While the exterior of the cathedral is strictly Gothic, the interior features modern lighting and sound systems that blend seamlessly with the historic architecture.
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often contrasted with 'traditional', 'ancient', or 'classical'.