contemporary

Meanings

• Adjective

  Living or occurring in the present. Belonging to the present time.

  - "Contemporary art refers to art produced during the present age."
  - "The contemporary music scene is constantly evolving."
  - "The museum features contemporary sculptures by local artists."

• Adjective

  Belonging to the same time or period.

  - "The contemporary works of Picasso and Matisse are displayed side by side in the museum."
  - "The novel explores the relationships between contemporary characters."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈtɛm.pəˌɹɛɹ.i/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=17432926"

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Antonyms

anachronistic , archaic , coming

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Synonyms

contemporaneous , current

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with contemporary
adventure , contrivance , contrive , peril , rivulet , strive

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Variants

List of all variants of contemporary that leads to same result
contemporarily , contemporary , contemporaries

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Forms

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contemporaries, contemporaneously, contemporaneity

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'contemporaneus', meaning 'living at the same time'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'contemporary' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The contemporary art market is worth billions of dollars annually.

3. Contemporary dance is a style of dance that emerged in the 20th century and emphasizes freedom of movement and expression.

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Related Concepts

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1. Modernism: A cultural and artistic movement that began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a rejection of traditional forms and an emphasis on innovation and experimentation.

2. Postmodernism: A cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, characterized by a rejection of grand narratives and a focus on fragmentation and intertextuality.

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Culture

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Contemporary art, literature, music, and other forms of expression often reflect the social, political, and cultural issues of the present day. Contemporary art, for example, may challenge traditional forms and explore new media and techniques.

How to Memorize "contemporary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the present day and imagine things that are contemporary to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'contemporary' with the present day and things that belong to it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Play In The Present' to remember that 'contemporary' means 'belonging to the present'.

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