adjective
- extremely or excessively modern in style, design, or approach; more modern than is typical or practical
- relating to or denoting a school of chess strategy that emphasizes control of the center through long-range pieces rather than direct occupation
Usage: often used to describe architecture, design, or technology that emphasizes cutting-edge or futuristic elements
Usage: chess-specific term; developed in the early 20th century
Examples
- The new office building features hypermodern architecture with glass walls and minimalist interiors.
- She decorated her apartment with hypermodern furniture that looked like it belonged in a science fiction film.
- The hypermodern chess opening strategy surprised his opponent with its unconventional approach.
- The company's hypermodern approach to technology sometimes sacrifices practicality for innovation.
- Hypermodern design principles emphasize function and simplicity over ornamental details.
- The chess grandmaster employed hypermodern tactics to control the board without occupying the center squares.