What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
modernity
Example
The building's design reflects the principles of modernity. [modernity: noun]
Example
Modernity brought about significant changes in society and culture. [modernity: noun]
contemporaneity
Example
The artist's work reflects the contemporaneity of our society. [contemporaneity: noun]
Example
The novel explores the complex relationship between contemporaneity and tradition. [contemporaneity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Modernity is less common than contemporaneity in everyday language. Modernity is often used in academic and intellectual contexts, while contemporaneity is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between modernity and contemporaneity?
Both modernity and contemporaneity are formal words, but modernity is more associated with academic and intellectual contexts, while contemporaneity can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
