significantly-modified
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/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
extensively altered
Etymology
'significantly-modified' originates from the combination of 'significantly' and 'modified'. 'Significantly' comes from the Latin word 'significare', meaning 'to signify', and 'modified' comes from the Latin word 'modificare', meaning 'to limit or regulate'.
'Significantly-modified' is a modern English term formed by combining 'significantly' and 'modified'.
Initially, 'significantly' meant 'in a significant manner', and 'modified' meant 'altered'. Together, they convey the idea of being altered to a large extent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
altered or changed to a large extent.
The design was significantly-modified to improve efficiency.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 10:51