modifying

Meanings

• Verb

  To make or cause to be different; alter.

  - "She is modifying the contract to include new terms."
  - "The artist is modifying the painting to make it more vibrant."

• Verb

  Making or able to make something minor adjustments.

  - "The mechanic is modifying the car engine to improve its performance."
  - "The chef is modifying the recipe to make it vegan."

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Synonyms

adapt , alter , amend , revamp , rework

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with modifying
moder , odeur , rever , quiver

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Variants

List of all variants of modifying that leads to same result
modifiabilities , modifiability , modifiable , modified , modifies , modify , modifying , pre-modified , pre-modifies , pre-modify , pre-modifying , premodified , premodifies , premodify , premodifying

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Forms

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modifies, modifying, modified

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Etymology

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From Old French 'modifier', from 'modifier' (to adapt, adjust).

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Trivia

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1. The word 'modifying' is related to the word 'modern', which comes from the Latin word 'modernus' meaning 'recently modified'.

2. The term 'modifying' is often used in computer programming to describe the process of changing the source code of a program.

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Related Concepts

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1. adjective modification: The process of changing the form of an adjective to agree with the noun it modifies in number, gender, or case.

2. noun modification: The process of changing the form of a noun to indicate its function in a sentence, such as adding a definite or indefinite article.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'modifying' is often used to describe characters who undergo significant changes or transformations throughout the story. For example, in 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout undergoes a major modifying experience when she learns about empathy and racial inequality.

How to Memorize "modifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'modifying' as a verb meaning 'to make changes'. Imagine yourself making adjustments to an object or situation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'modifying' with the idea of change or adaptation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Objects Different' to remember the meaning of 'modifying' as a verb.

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