modifies
|mod-i-fies|
B2
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/ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪz/
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/ˈmɒdɪfaɪz/
(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 Old 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 make changes to something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to make partial or minor changes to something, typically to improve it or to make it less extreme.
The teacher modifies the lesson plan to suit the needs of her students.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45