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English

commonly-modified

|com-mon-ly-mod-i-fied|

B2

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/ˈkɑːmənli ˈmɒdəˌfaɪd/

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/ˈkɒmənli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

(modify)

capable of change

Base FormPluralPresentPresentPresent3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.PastPastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdjectiveAdverb
modifymodificationsmodifiesover-modifiesovermodifiesmodifiesover-modifiesovermodifiesmodifiedover-modifiedovermodifiedmodifiedover-modifiedovermodifiedmodifyingover-modifyingovermodifyingmodificationmodifiableimproperly
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

frequently altered or adjusted from its original form.

The software is commonly-modified to suit different user needs.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 12:29