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Definitions from WordNet

Noun modernity has 1 sense
  1. modernity, modernness, modernism, contemporaneity, contemporaneousness - the quality of being current or of the present; "a shopping mall would instill a spirit of modernity into this village"
    --1 is a kind of currentness, currency, up-to-dateness

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Modernity

Definition

Modernity refers to the quality or condition of being modern, characterized by the use of new or contemporary ideas, styles, or methods.

Senses

Noun

  1. The quality or state of being modern.
  2. A particular movement or era that is associated with modern ideas, styles, or practices.
  3. A secular trend or cultural shift towards modern ways of living.

Usage

Modernity can be seen in various aspects of life, such as technology, fashion, architecture, and social norms.

Examples

Noun - Sense 1:

The city's skyline represents the epitome of modernity with its sleek skyscrapers.

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Noun - Sense 2:

The modernity of the Renaissance period brought a radical shift in art and culture.

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Noun - Sense 3:

The increasing urbanization of previously rural areas is a clear sign of modernity.

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