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postmodern Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P OW0 S T M AA1 D ER0 N

What Does Postmodern Mean?

Postmodern is used as an adjective meaning Relating to what follows the modern era. It can also mean Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism, especially as represented in art, architecture, literature, science, or philosophy that reacts against an earlier modernism. As a noun, it means A postmodernist.

Postmodern in Brief

Part of speechadjective, noun
Synonymspostmodernist
Pluralpostmoderns
Comparative / superlativemore postmodern, most postmodern

Postmodern Definition (Adjective)

  1. Relating to what follows the modern era.
  2. Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism, especially as represented in art, architecture, literature, science, or philosophy that reacts against an earlier modernism.

Postmodern as a Noun

  1. A postmodernist.

Synonyms of Postmodern

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Antonyms of Postmodern

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Postmodern in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

postmodern (comparative more postmodern, superlative most postmodern)

postmodern (plural postmoderns)

Words That Rhyme With Postmodern

Origin of Postmodern

From post- + modern.

Quick Answers About Postmodern

Is postmodern an adjective or a noun?

Postmodern is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for postmodern?

You can replace postmodern with words such as postmodernist. See the full list of postmodern synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of postmodern?

The plural of postmodern is postmoderns.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of postmodern?

The comparative form is more postmodern and the superlative form is most postmodern.

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