English · Adjectives
more modern
/mɔːr ˈmɒdərn/
[/mɔːr ˈmɒdərn/]
comparative of modern
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'modern', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This building is more modern than that one.
This building is more modern than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'modern' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.