typically-modified
|typ-i-cal-ly-mod-i-fied|
B2
/ˈtɪpɪkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
(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 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 adjusted in a way that is typical or common.
The typically-modified car had all the standard upgrades.
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Last updated: 2025/04/12 23:45