MODIFIER

modifier, modifier gene

(noun) a gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene

modifier, qualifier

(noun) a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb

changer, modifier

(noun) a person who changes something; “an inveterate changer of the menu”

modifier

(noun) a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

modifier (plural modifiers)

One who, or that which, modifies.

(grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase.

(programming) A keyword that qualifies the meaning of other code.

Synonyms

• qualifier

Source: Wiktionary


Mod"i*fi`er, n.

Definition: One who, or that which, modifies. Hume.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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Coffee Trivia

There are more than 50 countries that export coffee. They are near the equator, where the climate is conducive to producing coffee beans.

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