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Modern — generally means something that is up to date , new , or from the present time. The term was invented in the early 16th century to describe recent trends. [ [http://www.bartleby.com/61/28/M0362800.html bartleby] , [http://m w.com/cgi… … Wikipedia
Modern — Mod ern, a. [F. moderne, L. modernus; akin to modo just now, orig. abl. of modus measure; hence, by measure, just now. See {Mode}.] 1. Of or pertaining to the present time, or time not long past; late; not ancient or remote in past time; of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Modern — Mod ern, n. A person of modern times; opposed to {ancient}. Pope. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
modern — I. adjective Etymology: Late Latin modernus, from Latin modo just now, from modus measure more at mete Date: 1585 1. a. of, relating to, or characteristic of the present or the immediate past ; contemporary b. of, relating to, or characteristic… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Modern history — Modern and Modern Age redirect here. For other uses, see Modern (disambiguation) and Modern Age (disambiguation). Human history This box: view · talk · … Wikipedia
Modern Greek — (Νέα) Eλληνικά (Nea) Elliniká Spoken in … Wikipedia
Modern Air Transport — IATA KV ICAO Callsign MODERN Founded 1946 Ceased operations … Wikipedia
Modern Life Is Rubbish — Studio album by Blur Released 10 May 1993 … Wikipedia
Modern Talking — during their final concert in 2003 Background information Origin Germany Genres … Wikipedia
Modern Jive — is a dance style derived from Swing, Lindy Hop, Rock and Roll, Salsa and others, the main innovation being to simplify the footwork by removing syncopation such as chasse. The term French Jive is occasionally used instead, reflecting the origins… … Wikipedia
Modern Art Oxford — The gallery entrance on Pembroke Street, Oxford Established 1965 Location 30 Pembroke Street, Oxfor … Wikipedia
