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newfanglednew‧fan‧gled /ˌnjuːˈfæŋɡəld◂ $ ˌnuː-/ adjective [only before noun]   newfangledOrigin: 1400-1500 newfangle ‘newfangled’ (14-16 centuries), from new + Old English fangen ‘seized’ - The regional companies rely on customer service rather than on marketing newfangled products.
- As word spread about the newfangled invention and more people saw it in action, the guillotine became a public craze.
► modern something that is modern uses the most recent designs or methods: · The house looks very modern.· the city’s modern public transportation system ► the latest [only before noun] the newest that is available: · The camera uses the latest digital technology.· the very latest mobile phones· the latest news ► up-to-date using the most modern technology, ideas, information etc: · The hospital has the most up-to-date equipment in the country. ► newfangled [only before noun] informal modern – used when you disapprove of something and do not think it as good as the things that existed before: · He doesn’t believe in these new-fangled gadgets. ► high-tech, hi-tech using very advanced technology, especially electronic equipment and computers: · Modern tractors are full of high-tech equipment, including GPS.· It’s all very hi-tech. ► state-of-the-art using the newest and most advanced features, ideas, and materials that are available: · state-of-the-art technology· a state-of-the-art home entertainment system· The brand new arts centre is state-of-the-art. recently designed or produced – usually used to show disapproval or distrust:  newfangled ideas about children’s education► see thesaurus at modern |