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modifier
noun mod·i·fi·er \ˈmä-də-ˌfī(-ə)r\
grammar : a word (such as an adjective or adverb) or phrase that describes another word or group of words
Full Definition of MODIFIER
1
: one that modifies
2
: a word or phrase that makes specific the meaning of another word or phrase
3
: a gene that modifies the effect of another
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1583
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MODIFIER Defined for Kids
modifier
noun mod·i·fi·er \ˈmä-də-ˌfī-ər\
Definition of MODIFIER for Kids
: a word (as an adjective or adverb) used with another word to limit its meaning <In the phrase “very big dog” the words “very” and “big” are modifiers.>
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modifier
noun mod·i·fi·er \ˈmäd-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r\
Medical Definition of MODIFIER
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: one that modifies
2
: a gene that modifies the effect of another
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