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contemporary

/kənˈtɛmpərɛri/
con · tem · po · rar · y kən · ˈtɛm · pə · rɛ · ri
English Definition
adj. modern; current; peer
中文释义
当代的；同时代的
Significado en Español
contemporáneo, moderno
한국어 뜻
현대의, 동시대의
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đương đại, cùng thời
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Example Sentence

The exhibition showcased contemporary art.

展览展示了当代艺术。

Synonyms
modern current
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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 __________.

  1. A ancient
  2. B contemporary
  3. C obsolete
  4. D outdated
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B — contemporary. “contemporary” means adj. modern; current; peer

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The gallery proudly displays bold ______ art rather than old classical paintings.

  1. A ancient
  2. B outdated
  3. C antique
  4. D contemporary
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D — contemporary. “contemporary” means adj. modern; current; peer

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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.

How do you use “contemporary” in a sentence?

The exhibition showcased contemporary art. (展览展示了当代艺术。)

What are synonyms for “contemporary”?

modern, current — all close in meaning to contemporary (adj. modern; current; peer).

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.

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