QUALIFIER

modifier, qualifier

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

qualifier

(noun) a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition; “the tournament was won by a late qualifier”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

qualifier (plural qualifiers)

One who qualifies for something, especially a contestant who qualifies for a stage in a competition.

A preliminary stage of a competition.

(grammar) A word or phrase, such as an adjective or adverb, that describes or characterizes another word or phrase, such as a noun or verb; a modifier; that adds or subtracts attributes to another.

(computing, programming) A marker that qualifies or modifies another code element.

Synonyms

• (grammar): modifier

Source: Wiktionary


Qual"i*fi`er

Definition: , One who, or that which, qualifies; that which modifies, reduces, tempers or restrains.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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