Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Modern”
Recent; new; using current methods, styles, or technology.
Word Family of Modern
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- She works in a modern office building downtown. A2
- Modern technology makes communication faster. A2
- The hotel has modern amenities like free Wi-Fi. B1
Word Form Patterns for Modern
-ity
Adds **-ity** to form an abstract noun about a quality or state. Example: modern → modernity.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: modern → modernly.
Origin and Word Formation of Modern
From Latin modernus (recent, of today), from modus (mode, manner).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Modern
Wrong: The building is very more modern.
Correct: The building is much more modern.
Use 'much more' with adjectives, not 'very more'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Modern
What are the word forms of “modern”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “modern”?
“modern” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “modern” come from?
From Latin modernus (recent, of today), from modus (mode, manner).