Modification

Quick meaning: Modification is a noun meaning (linguistics) The change undergone by a word when used in a construction.

Meaning

(linguistics) The change undergone by a word when used in a construction.

More Meanings

1. The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
2. The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.
3. (biology) A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.
4. (linguistics) A change to a word when it is borrowed by another language.
5. (obsolete, Scots law) The act of assessing and prescribing a payment, penalty, price, valuation, etc.
6. (obsolete, philosophy) The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

Example Sentences

behavior modification officer

Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound.

Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan.

The Chinese word kòutóu had a modification made to become the English kowtow.

Word Forms

• modifications

Synonyms for modification

Depending on context, synonyms include change, alteration, adjustment, qualifying.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include alteration, change, qualifying, adjustment, modify, amended.

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