"protomodern" meaning in English

See protomodern in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more protomodern [comparative], most protomodern [superlative]
Etymology: proto- + modern Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|proto|modern}} proto- + modern Head templates: {{en-adj}} protomodern (comparative more protomodern, superlative most protomodern)
  1. Of an earlier style approaching what is now modern. Related terms: protomodernism, protomodernity
    Sense id: en-protomodern-en-adj-dsasS7~~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with proto-

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