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- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈmɔdɪfaɪəbl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of modifiable word
- verb with object modifiable to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract. 1
- verb with object modifiable Grammar. (of a word, phrase, or clause) to stand in a syntactically subordinate relation to (another word, phrase, or clause), usually with descriptive, limiting, or particularizing meaning; be a modifier. In a good man, good modifies man. 1
- verb with object modifiable to be the modifier or attribute of. 1
- verb with object modifiable to change (a vowel) by umlaut. 1
- verb with object modifiable to reduce or lessen in degree or extent; moderate; soften: to modify one's demands. 1
- verb without object modifiable to be or become modified. 1
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Origin of modifiable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English modifien < Middle French modifier < Latin modificāre to impose a rule or pattern, regulate, restrain. See mode1, -ify
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Parts of speech for Modifiable
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modifiable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
modifiable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for modifiable
adj modifiable
- resilient — springing back; rebounding.
- flexible — capable of being bent, usually without breaking; easily bent: a flexible ruler.
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
- malleable — capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
- versatile — capable of or adapted for turning easily from one to another of various tasks, fields of endeavor, etc.: a versatile writer.
adjective modifiable
- exchangeable — Able to be exchanged.
Antonyms for modifiable
adj modifiable
- rigid — stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard: a rigid strip of metal.
- intractable — not easily controlled or directed; not docile or manageable; stubborn; obstinate: an intractable disposition.
- nonconforming — to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to): to conform to rules.
- inflexible — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- stiff — rigid or firm; difficult or impossible to bend or flex: a stiff collar.
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