contemporary
/kənˈtɛmpərɛri/
con · tem · po · rar · y
kən · ˈtɛm · pə · rɛ · ri
English Definition
adj. modern; current; peer
Significado en Español
contemporáneo, moderno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đương đại, cùng thời
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con- (common) + tempor (time) + ary → of the same time.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is a synonym for “contemporary”: Many experts consider him a leading figure in modern art, with a style that is very __________.
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A
ancient
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B
contemporary
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C
obsolete
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D
outdated
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B — contemporary.
“contemporary” means adj. modern; current; peer
Common questions about “contemporary”
What does “contemporary” mean?
contemporary — adj. modern; current; peer. In Chinese: 当代的；同时代的.
How do you pronounce “contemporary”?
contemporary is pronounced /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/. It breaks into 5 syllables: con · tem · po · rar · y.
Is “contemporary” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. contemporary appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “contemporary”?
con- (common) + tempor (time) + ary → of the same time.
