Definition and Synonyms for Modify

Definition of Modify

1. Make less severe or harsh or extreme Verb
2. Add a modifier to a constituent Verb
3. Cause to change; make different; cause a transformation Verb

Morphology of "modify"

modified

Synonyms for word "modify"

Semanticaly linked words with "modify"

Lexical Analysis for "modify"

modifiable
Adjective
derivation
2
1. capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
2. capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
modifier
Noun
derivation
2
1. a person who changes something
2. a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
modification
Noun
derivation
5
1. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
2. the act of making something different (as e.g. the size of a garment)
3. slightly modified copy; not an exact copy
4. an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
5. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase

Words Rhyme with modify

Etymology for modify

etymology modifiable
etymology postmodify
etymology premodify
etymology remodify
etymology submodify
etymologically related modification
etymologically related modifier
etymological origin of modifien
is derived from modified
is derived from modifies