sloppily-modified
|slop-pi-ly-mod-i-fied|
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/ˈslɑːpɪli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
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/ˈslɒpɪli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
(modify)
capable of change
Etymology
Etymology Information
'modify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'modificare,' where 'modi-' 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
altered or changed in a careless or untidy manner.
The report was sloppily-modified, leading to numerous errors.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 12:41