ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Contemporary

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Contemporary is an adjective meaning belonging to or occurring in the present time.

Meaning

belonging to or occurring in the present time.

Synonyms for contemporary

Depending on context, synonyms include modern, current, present-day, recent.

Antonyms for contemporary

Common opposites include ancient, outdated.

Better Words for Contemporary

Formal

present-day

General

modern

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