English · Adjectives
most modern
/məʊst ˈmɒdərn/
[/məʊst ˈmɒdərn/]
superlative of modern
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'modern', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It is the most modern factory in the region.
It is the most modern factory in the region.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'modern' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.