Modifications: meaning, definitions and examples

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modifications

 

[ หŒmษ’dษชfษชหˆkeษชสƒษ™nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in engineering

Changes made to a machine, system, or process in order to improve its performance or adapt it to a different environment.

Synonyms

adjustments, alterations, revisions

Examples of usage

  • Modifications were made to the design of the engine to increase fuel efficiency.
  • The software engineer suggested some modifications to the code for better functionality.
Context #2 | Noun

in biology

Changes in an organism's genetic material or physical characteristics as a result of environmental factors or mutation.

Synonyms

alterations, mutations, variations

Examples of usage

  • These genetic modifications have been observed in the population of butterflies.
  • The researcher studied the effects of genetic modifications on plant growth.
Context #3 | Noun

in grammar

Changes made to a word or phrase to express different grammatical categories or relationships.

Synonyms

adjustments, changes, revisions

Examples of usage

  • The modifications in the sentence structure altered the meaning of the paragraph.
  • Understanding the modifications in verb tense is essential for language learners.

Translations

Translations of the word "modifications" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modificaรงรตes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคถเฅ‹เคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ร„nderungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ modifikasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดะธั„ั–ะบะฐั†ั–ั—

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ modyfikacje

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅค‰ๆ›ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modifications

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ modificaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸiklikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุนุฏูŠู„ุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmฤ›ny

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmeny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟฎๆ”น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spremembe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ breytingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะทะณะตั€ั–ัั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ˜แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸikliklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ modificaciones

Etymology

The word 'modifications' originates from the Latin word 'modificare', which means 'to limit, measure, or control'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of making changes or alterations to something. In engineering, biology, and various other fields, modifications play a crucial role in adaptation, improvement, and innovation.

See also: modifiability, modifiable, modification, modified, modifier, modifying, unmodified.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,430, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.