badly-modified
|bad-ly-mod-i-fied|
B2
/ˈbædli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
(modify)
capable of change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'modify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'modificare,' where 'modus' meant 'measure' and 'facere' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'modificare' transformed into the French word 'modifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'modify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a measure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to change or alter.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or changed in a way that is not effective or is detrimental.
The software was badly-modified, leading to numerous bugs.
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Last updated: 2025/05/22 13:58