Difference between Modern and Recent

What is the difference between Modern and Recent?

Modern as an adjective is pertaining to the current time and style. while Recent as an adjective is having happen a short while ago.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Someone who lives in modern times.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the current time and style.

Example sentence: The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Having happen a short while ago.Up-to-date; not old-fashioned or dated.

Example sentence: As the archaeology of our thought easily shows, man is an invention of recent date. And one perhaps nearing its end.

We hope you now know whether to use Modern or Recent in your sentence.