Modifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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modifier

[ ˈmɒd.ɪ.fɪər ]

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grammar

A word or phrase that qualifies the meaning of another element in a sentence.

Synonyms

adjective, adverb, descriptor, qualifier

Examples of usage

In the sentence 'the big house', the word 'big' is a modifier of 'house'.
Adjectives and adverbs are common types of modifiers in English grammar.

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computing

A device or software component that alters the function or behavior of another device or program.

Synonyms

adapter, add-on, enhancer, extension

Examples of usage

A graphics card can be a modifier for a computer's performance.
Plugins are common modifiers for web browsers.

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general

To change or adjust something.

Synonyms

adjust, alter, change, revise

Examples of usage

She modified her diet to include more fruits and vegetables.
The software engineer modified the code to fix the bug.

Translations

Translations of the word "modifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 modificador

🇮🇳 संशोधक

🇩🇪 Modifizierer

🇮🇩 modifikator

🇺🇦 модифікатор

🇵🇱 modyfikator

🇯🇵 修飾子

🇫🇷 modificateur

🇪🇸 modificador

🇹🇷 değiştirici

🇰🇷 수정자

🇸🇦 مُعَدِّل

🇨🇿 modifikátor

🇸🇰 modifikátor

🇨🇳 修饰符

🇸🇮 modifikator

🇮🇸 breytir

🇰🇿 өзгерту

🇬🇪 მოდიფიკატორი

🇦🇿 modifikator

🇲🇽 modificador

Word origin

The word 'modifier' originates from the Latin word 'modificare', which means 'to limit, measure, or moderate'. In English, it has been used since the late 14th century with various meanings related to changing, adjusting, or qualifying something. Over time, its usage expanded to different fields like grammar, computing, and general language.