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contemporary

/kənˈtem.pə.rer.i/

Refers to something that exists or happens in the present period of time. It can also describe people or things that live or exist during the same period as each other.

أمثلة

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The house features a contemporary design with large windows and open spaces.

The house features a contemporary design with large windows and open spaces.

2

The conference will address contemporary issues in global economics.

The conference will address contemporary issues in global economics.

3

I'm not really into contemporary pop music; I prefer the 80s.

I'm not really into contemporary pop music; I prefer the 80s.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
contemporary
Verb
contemporize
ظرف
contemporarily
صفة
contemporary
مرتبط
contemporaneity
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نصيحة للحفظ

Break the word down: 'con' (with/together) + 'temp' (time). It means staying 'together with the time.'

اختبار سريع

The museum is famous for its collection of ___________ art, showcasing works from living artists.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: contemporary

أمثلة

1

The house features a contemporary design with large windows and open spaces.

everyday

The house features a contemporary design with large windows and open spaces.

2

The conference will address contemporary issues in global economics.

formal

The conference will address contemporary issues in global economics.

3

I'm not really into contemporary pop music; I prefer the 80s.

informal

I'm not really into contemporary pop music; I prefer the 80s.

4

Scholars often compare contemporary political structures with those of the Roman Empire.

academic

Scholars often compare contemporary political structures with those of the Roman Empire.

5

We need to adopt contemporary marketing techniques to reach younger audiences.

business

We need to adopt contemporary marketing techniques to reach younger audiences.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
contemporary
Verb
contemporize
ظرف
contemporarily
صفة
contemporary
مرتبط
contemporaneity

تلازمات شائعة

contemporary art contemporary art
contemporary society contemporary society
contemporary culture contemporary culture
contemporary setting contemporary setting
contemporary dance contemporary dance

العبارات الشائعة

a contemporary of

a person living at the same time as another

contemporary with

existing or occurring at the same time as something else

contemporary thought

the way people think in the current era

يُخلط عادةً مع

contemporary vs modern

'Modern' often refers to a specific style from the 20th century, whereas 'contemporary' strictly means whatever is happening right now.

contemporary vs simultaneous

'Simultaneous' describes things happening at the exact same second, while 'contemporary' describes things within the same broad era.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used as a noun, it refers to a person living at the same time as another (e.g., 'He was a contemporary of Dickens'). As an adjective, it most commonly describes current trends or styles.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'contemporary' to mean 'futuristic' or 'advanced,' but it actually means 'belonging to the now.'

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نصيحة للحفظ

Break the word down: 'con' (with/together) + 'temp' (time). It means staying 'together with the time.'

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'contemporarius,' from 'com-' (together) and 'tempus' (time).

أنماط نحوية

Used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Used as a countable noun when referring to people. Can be followed by the preposition 'with' or 'of'.
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السياق الثقافي

In the art world, 'Contemporary Art' specifically refers to art produced from the late 20th century up to the present day.

اختبار سريع

The museum is famous for its collection of ___________ art, showcasing works from living artists.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: contemporary

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