noun Download 🔗Share The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being. Examples : "The modification of the family's routine, with evening meals moved to 7 pm, improved everyone's sleep schedule. " being aspect condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm) Examples : "The modification of the word "am" to "m" in the phrase "I'm going" is a common example of grammatical contraction. " grammar linguistics word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The result of modifying something; a new or changed form. Examples : "The modification to the school's dress code resulted in a less strict uniform policy. " outcome process system action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment. Examples : "The teacher made a modification to the lesson plan, changing the order of topics but keeping the main learning objectives the same. " process action technology science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring. Examples : "The plant's leaves developed a slight modification due to the lack of sunlight in the window. " biology organism environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A change to a word when it is borrowed by another language Examples : "The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow"." language linguistics word Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
