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modifier

/ modifier /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene
Type of:
gene cistron factor
noun Sense 2
a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
Type of:
content word open-class word
Kinds of:
intensifier intensive adjective adverb dangling modifier
Has parts:
phrase
Derived:
modify qualify
noun Sense 3
a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising
Type of:
moderator
noun Sense 4
a person who changes something
"an inveterate changer of the menu"
Type of:
person individual someone
Kinds of:
adulterator normalizer normaliser standardizer standardiser
Derived:
modify change alter
Semantic Complexity
50%
Sense Count
4
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
25
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

gene cistron factor content word open-class word intensifier intensive adjective adverb dangling modifier moderator person