uniquely-modified
|u-nique-ly-mod-i-fied|
/juːˈniːkli ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
distinctively altered
Etymology
'uniquely-modified' originates from the combination of 'unique' and 'modify'. 'Unique' comes from Latin 'unicus', meaning 'only one', and 'modify' comes from Latin 'modificare', meaning 'to measure or limit'.
'Unique' and 'modify' were combined in modern English to form 'uniquely-modified', emphasizing a distinct alteration.
Initially, 'unique' meant 'one of a kind', and 'modify' meant 'to change'. Together, they evolved to mean 'distinctively altered'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having been altered or changed in a way that is distinctively different from others.
The artist's style is uniquely-modified, making his work stand out.
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Last updated: 2025/04/16 15:23