■ adjective relating to the present or recent times.
↘characterized by or using the most up-to-date techniques, equipment, etc.
↘denoting a recent style in art, architecture, etc. marked by a departure from traditional styles and values.
■ noun an advocate of a departure from traditional styles or values.
Derivatives
~ity noun
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
ME: from late L. ~us , from L. modo 'just now'.