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- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
- /ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
Definitions of modified word
- verb with object modified to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract. 1
- verb with object modified 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 modified to be the modifier or attribute of. 1
- verb with object modified to change (a vowel) by umlaut. 1
- verb with object modified to reduce or lessen in degree or extent; moderate; soften: to modify one's demands. 1
- verb without object modified to be or become modified. 1
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Origin of modified
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 Modified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
modified 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
modified usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for modified
adj modified
- altered — to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify: to alter a coat; to alter a will; to alter course.
- converted — (of a building) having been changed from a different use
- fitted — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- mutated — to change; alter.
- adjusted — psychologically well or badly equipped to cope with reality and ordinary life and relationships
adjective modified
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
- changed — Simple past tense and past participle of change.
- improved — to bring into a more desirable or excellent condition: He took vitamins to improve his health.
- revised — to amend or alter: to revise one's opinion.
- reformed — (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Reform Jews or Reform Judaism: a Reform rabbi.
Antonyms for modified
adj modified
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
- unrestricted — confined; limited.
adjective modified
- unmodified — to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract.
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