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- [mod-uh-fi-kand]
- /ˈmɒd ə fɪˌkænd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mod-uh-fi-kand]
- /ˈmɒd ə fɪˌkænd/
Definition of modificand word
- noun modificand a word that is modified, or qualified, by another. In red books, books is a modificand. 1
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Origin of modificand
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
1825-35; < Latin modificāndum (a thing) to be measured or limited, gerund of modificāre to modify
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Parts of speech for Modificand
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
modificand popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
modificand usage trend in Literature
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