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modificatory

mod·i·fi·ca·to·ry
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mod-uh-fi-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈmɒd ə fɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
    • /ˈmɒ.dɪ.fɪk.eɪ.tə.rɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mod-uh-fi-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
    • /ˈmɒd ə fɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/

Definitions of modificatory word

  • abbreviation MODIFICATORY modifying. 1
  • noun modificatory In a modifying manner; tending or serving to modify. 1
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Origin of modificatory

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Latin modificāt(us) (see modification) + -ory1

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Parts of speech for Modificatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Modificatory

modificatory 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 61% 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.

modificatory usage trend in Literature

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