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How do you spell Contemporary?

Correct spelling

contemporary

CON + TEMPOR + ARY.

Why is contemporary spelled this way?

From Latin contemporarius, of the same time. CO (together) + TEMPUS (time). Something contemporary shares your time — existing in the same moment of history.

Common misspellings of contemporary

contemporycontemporerycomtemporarycontemporarey

Example

She enjoys contemporary art.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "contemporary". CON + TEMPOR + ARY.
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