Modernized

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑdəˌrnaɪzd/

Definitions of modernized

verb to update or make something more modern in style or function

Example Sentences

A1 The old house was modernized with new appliances and furniture.

A2 The company decided to modernize its outdated technology to stay competitive.

B1 The government has plans to modernize the public transportation system in the city.

B2 The school's curriculum was modernized to include more interactive learning methods.

C1 The city's infrastructure was modernized to accommodate the growing population.

C2 The company's website was modernized to improve user experience and functionality.

Examples of modernized in a Sentence

formal The company modernized its operations by implementing new technology.

informal They finally modernized the old building downtown.

slang We need to modernize our wardrobe with some new threads.

figurative She modernized her mindset by embracing new ideas and perspectives.

Grammatical Forms of modernized

• past tense: modernized
• plural: modernizes
• comparative: more modernized
• superlative: most modernized
• present tense: modernize
• future tense: will modernize
• perfect tense: has modernized
• continuous tense: is modernizing
• singular: modernized
• positive degree: modernized
• infinitive: to modernize
• gerund: modernizing
• participle: modernized

Origin and Evolution of modernized

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'modernized' originated from the combination of the Latin word 'modernus' meaning 'modern' and the suffix '-ize' denoting the act of making something modern.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of updating or bringing something up to date with current trends or technologies, the meaning of 'modernized' has evolved to encompass a broader range of changes and improvements in various contexts.