modified
ˈmɑdəˌfaɪd
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Definition of modified - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
changechanged in form or character
  • The modified car was faster than before.
altered transformed
2.
reduced intensityless extreme in effect or quality
  • They used a modified version of the original ingredient..
adjusted altered changed
3.
adaptationaltered for a specific purpose
  • The modified software met all the new requirements.
adapted altered changed
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Expressions with modified

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easier version of a standard push-up
Beginners often start with modified push-ups before progressing to standard push-ups.
having genes changed to resist pests or diseases
Genetically modified plants grow better in harsh climates.
organism with DNA changed using genetic engineering
Scientists created a genetically modified organism to produce insulin.
hotel rate with breakfast and dinner included
The resort offers a modified American plan for guests.
computer architecture with separate storage and signal pathways for instructions and data
The modified Harvard architecture allows simultaneous data and instruction fetches.
surgical removal of a breast and some lymph nodes
She underwent a modified radical mastectomy last year.

Origin of modified

Latin, modificare (to measure)

Terms with modified included in their meaning

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notadv.
negation
negates the meaning of the modified verb
modified
changed to fit a new purpose or situation
modified
changed slightly for better accuracy or fit
security
car modified with armor for security
tailored
modified to suit a particular individual
modification
modified for a new purpose or use
modified
changed from the original version
uncertain
likely to be altered or modified later

Examples of modified in a sentence

  • She wore a modified dress to fit the occasion.
  • The modified plan was easier to implement.
  • She wore a modified version of the dress.
  • The modified vehicle was perfect for off-road adventures.
  • She wore a modified dress for the themed party.

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  1. French:modifié, atténué, ...
  2. German:modifiziert, abgeschwächt, ...
  3. Italian:modificato, adattato, ...
  4. Spanish:modificado, alterado, ...
  5. Portuguese:modificado, adaptado, ...
  6. Chinese:改装, 缓和的, ...
  7. Japanese:改造された, 緩和された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَدَّل, مُعَدَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשֻׁנֶּה, מָתוּן, ...
  10. Russian:модифицированный, смягчённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модифікований, пом'якшений, ...
  12. Hindi:संशोधित, कम तीव्रता वाला, ...
modify
ˈmɒdɪfaɪ
modifies

Definition of modify - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
change slightlymake partial changes to something
  • She decided to modify the design to make it more ergonomic..
adjust alter
2.
adjustmentmake less extreme or severe
  • They modified their demands to reach an agreement.
moderate temper
3.
linguisticsTECH.qualify the meaning of a wordTECH.
  • Adjectives modify nouns in sentences.
adjust alter change
4.
changeintr.become changed or alteredintr.
  • The plan will modify over time.
5.
languageTECH.change a vowel by umlautTECH.
  • In German, some vowels are modified by umlaut.
adjust alter transform
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Origin of modify

Latin, modificare (to measure or limit)

Examples of modify in a sentence

  • The software allows users to modify the settings easily.
  • The company modified its policy to be more inclusive.
  • He modified his tone to sound more diplomatic.
  • Adverbs can modify verbs in a sentence.
  • The teacher explained how adverbs modify adjectives.
  • The design may modify as testing continues.

View all translations of modify

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  1. French:modifier, atténuer, ...
  2. German:ändern, anpassen, ...
  3. Italian:adattare, alleggerire, ...
  4. Spanish:ajustar, alterar, ...
  5. Portuguese:modificar, ajustar, ...
  6. Chinese:修改, 缓和, ...
  7. Japanese:変更する, 緩和する, ...
  8. Arabic:عَدَّلَ, لَطَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁנּוֹת, לְשַׁנּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:изменить, смягчать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модифікувати, коригувати, ...
  12. Hindi:संशोधित करना, कम करना, ...
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