English Explanatory Dictionary

modify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To change part of.
  2. To be or become modified.
  3. To set bounds to; to moderate.
  4. To qualify the meaning of.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/ /ˈmɑ.dɪˌfaɪ/ en-us-modify.ogg

Word forms

modify modifies modifying modified no-table-tags glossary modifiest modifiedst modifieth

Etymology

From Middle English modifien, from Middle French modifier, from Latin modificare (“to limit, control, regulate, deponent”), from modificari (“to measure off, set bound to, moderate”), from modus (“measure”) + facere (“to make”); see mode.

Synonyms

adapt alter amend revamp rework

Related words

modification

Derived words

automodify biomodify demodify hydromodify modifiability modifier overmodify postmodify premodify remodify submodify undermodify
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