carefully-modified
|care-ful-ly-mod-i-fied|
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/ˈkɛrfəli ˈmɒdəˌfaɪd/
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/ˈkeəfəli 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 something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered with great attention to detail and precision.
The carefully-modified engine performed better than expected.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 13:03