The difference between Postmodern and Premodern
When used as adjectives, postmodern means of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism, especially as represented in art, architecture, literature, science, or philosophy that reacts against an earlier modernism, whereas premodern means preceding or predating the modern era.
Postmodern is also noun with the meaning: a postmodernist.
check bellow for the other definitions of Postmodern and Premodern
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Postmodern as an adjective:
Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of postmodernism, especially as represented in art, architecture, literature, science, or philosophy that reacts against an earlier modernism.
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Postmodern as a noun:
A postmodernist.
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Premodern as an adjective:
Preceding or predating the modern era
Examples:
"a premodern Chinese sculpture"