Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

modernize

/ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.03 in modern English

Syllables
mod-ern-ize
IPA
/ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.

Transitive verb

verb

To become modern in appearance, or adopt modern ways

Intransitive verb

Etymology

From modern + -ize or French moderniser.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/
  • British English: /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

Usage

Inflected Forms

modernizes (present, singular) modernizing (participle, present) modernized (participle, past) modernized (past) modernise (alternative)

Derived Forms

demodernize modernizable modernization modernized modernizer modernizing overmodernize unmodernize

Synonyms

bring make up to date rejuvenate renew renovate upgrade overhaul modernise

Questions

How do you pronounce modernize?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑdɚnaɪz/.
What does modernize mean?
To make (something old or outdated) up to date, or modern in style or function by adding or changing equipment, designs, etc.
Where does modernize come from?
It is traced to French.

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