'notably-modified' originates from the combination of 'notably' and 'modified'. 'Notably' comes from the Latin word 'notabilis', meaning 'worthy of note', and 'modified' comes from the Latin word 'modificare', meaning 'to limit or restrain'.

'notabilis' transformed into the Old French word 'notable', and eventually became the modern English word 'notably'. 'Modificare' transformed into the Old French word 'modifier', and eventually became the modern English word 'modified'.

Initially, 'notably' meant 'worthy of note', and 'modified' meant 'to limit or restrain'. Over time, 'notably-modified' evolved to mean 'significantly altered'.