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modified

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

Meanings
  • adjective

    changed in some way, made different

    - "The car was modified to improve its performance."
    - "She modified her recipe to make it healthier."

Antonyms

unmodified
Synonyms

adapt , alter , amend , revamp , rework
Rhymes
Words rhyming with modified
modifier , hider , rider , spider , higher , hider
Variants
List of all variants of modified that leads to same result
modifiabilities , modifiability , modifiable , modified , modifies , modify , modifying , pre-modified , pre-modifies , pre-modify , pre-modifying , premodified , premodifies , premodify , premodifying
Forms
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modified (past tense): modified, modified (past participle): modified


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'modifier', meaning 'to change, adapt, or alter'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'modified' is often used in the automotive industry to describe cars that have been customized or upgraded.

  2. In genetics, a 'modified' gene is one that has been altered through genetic engineering.


Related Concepts
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  1. adaptation: The process of modifying something to suit new conditions or requirements.

  2. innovation: The introduction of new ideas, methods, or products through modification.


Culture
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In literature, 'modified' is often used to describe characters who have undergone significant transformations or changes. In art, 'modified' objects are those that have been altered in some way to create a new interpretation or meaning.

How to Memorize "modified"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a car in a workshop being modified with new parts and tools.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'modified' with the idea of change or transformation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'modify' as 'make different, y'all'.


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