No. 3,603 in Russian
современной
"Modern" or "contemporary."
In a sentence
Эта картина является примером современной живописи.
This painting is an example of modern art.
The word 'современной' here is used as an adjective describing 'живописи' (painting), indicating its attribute of being modern or contemporary.
Достоевский был современником Толстого.
Dostoevsky was a contemporary of Tolstoy.
In this case, the word 'современной' (adapted to 'современником') is used as a noun indicating the temporal coexistence of the individuals mentioned.
Мы участвуем в введении современной технологии.
We are participating in the implementation of modern technology.
Here, 'современной' is an adjective qualifying 'технологии' (technology), signifying its characteristic of belonging to the current time or being innovative.
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