remodify

mod·i·fy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/
- /ˌriːˈmɒdɪfaɪ /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mod-uh-fahy]
- /ˈmɒd əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of remodify word

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

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Origin of remodify

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 Remodify

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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remodify 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.

According to our data about 74% 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.

remodify usage trend in Literature

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