sensibly-modified
|sen-si-bly-mod-i-fied|
/ˈsɛnsəbli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
reasonably altered
Etymology
'sensibly-modified' originates from the combination of 'sensible' and 'modify'. 'Sensible' comes from Latin 'sensibilis', meaning 'perceptible by the senses', and 'modify' comes from Latin 'modificare', meaning 'to measure or limit'.
'sensibly-modified' combines the English words 'sensible' and 'modify', which have been used in English since the 14th and 15th centuries, respectively.
Initially, 'sensible' meant 'perceptible by the senses', but over time it evolved to mean 'showing good judgment'. 'Modify' has largely retained its original meaning of 'to change or alter'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or adjusted in a way that is reasonable and shows good judgment.
The plan was sensibly-modified to accommodate the new budget constraints.
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Last updated: 2025/04/10 05:35