modernizing
|mod-ern-iz-ing|
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/ˈmɑːdərˌnaɪzɪŋ/
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/ˈmɒdəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
(modernize)
make modern
Etymology
Etymology Information
'modernize' originates from the French word 'moderniser', which is derived from 'moderne', meaning 'modern'.
Historical Evolution
'moderniser' transformed into the English word 'modernize' in the 18th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make modern', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'modernize'.
The city is modernizing its public transportation system.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45