premodify

mod·i·fy

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Definitions of premodify word

verb with object premodify to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend: to modify a contract. 1
verb with object premodify 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 premodify to be the modifier or attribute of. 1
verb with object premodify to change (a vowel) by umlaut. 1
verb with object premodify to reduce or lessen in degree or extent; moderate; soften: to modify one's demands. 1
verb without object premodify to be or become modified. 1

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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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".

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