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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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
contemporary
Verb
contemporize
副詞
contemporarily
形容詞
contemporary
関連
contemporaneity
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: contemporary

例文

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.

語族

名詞
contemporary
Verb
contemporize
副詞
contemporarily
形容詞
contemporary
関連
contemporaneity

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: contemporary

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