modernity
UK: /mɒˈdɜːnəti/ | US: /məˈdɜːrnəti/
n. the quality or condition of being modern
n. a modern characteristic, practice, or belief
The word "modernity" derives from the Latin modernus (meaning "just now" or "recent"), which itself comes from modo ("just now"). The suffix -ity (from Latin -itas) transforms the adjective "modern" into a noun, signifying the abstract quality of being modern. The term emerged in the late 16th century, reflecting the cultural shift toward valuing contemporary ideas and practices over tradition.
The city's skyline reflects its embrace of modernity.
Critics debate whether modernity has eroded traditional values.
Her artwork explores the tension between tradition and modernity.
Technological advancements are often seen as symbols of modernity.
The novel captures the spirit of modernity in post-war Europe.