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Definition of contempo

contempo

/kənˈtɛm.poʊ/
con · tem · po
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• adjective

1

Contemporary; belonging to or characteristic of the present time, especially in design, architecture, music, or fashion (informal).

Example

"They furnished their downtown loft with sleek, contempo pieces that gave the space a bright, modern feel."

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• Rhymes for contempo

• Nearby Words

contemplation
contemplative
contemplatively
contempo
contemporaneous
contemporaneously
contemporarily

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as an informal clipping of 'contemporary', ultimately derived from Medieval Latin 'contemporarius', combining 'con-' (together with) and 'tempus' (time).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Contempo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/contempo
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