adj
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modified
MO-dih-fyd
Modified (adj) means Changed or adjusted from an original form. Example: “They eat a modified version of the traditional recipe.”
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Changed or adjusted from an original form.
"They eat a modified version of the traditional recipe."
"The car runs on a modified engine for extra speed."
"The modified bicycle had a bigger basket and an extra gear for hills."
How to use modified
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAltered from its original state.
Common pairings
genetically modified
modified version
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Word forms
- Plural
- modifieds
- Comparative
- more modified
- Superlative
- most modified
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Etymology
A blend of Modi and modified.
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What does “modified” mean?
The word “modified” means changed or adjusted from an original form. In plain terms, altered from its original state.
How do you pronounce “modified”?
“Modified” is pronounced MO-dih-fyd (/ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “modified” in a sentence?
Here is “modified” used in a sentence: “They eat a modified version of the traditional recipe.”
What is the opposite of “modified”?
The opposite of “modified” — its antonyms — is unmodified.
What part of speech is “modified”?
“Modified” is an adjective.
Is “modified” a common word?
“Modified” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "modified" and "changed"?
Modified suggests a partial or deliberate adjustment to an original form, keeping most of it intact, while changed is broader and can describe any alteration, large or small. A modified design remains recognizably the original.
What is the difference between "modified" and "modded"?
Both mean altered from the original, but modded is informal slang often used for video games, cars, and hardware, while modified is the standard, more formal term. You would write "a modified engine" in formal contexts and "a modded car" casually.
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