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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Modify \Mod"i*fy\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Modified}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Modifying}.] [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See {Mode}, and {-fy}.]
1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.
2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower.
Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree. --Dryden.
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
modify
verb
1: make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
2: add a modifier to a constituent [syn: {qualify}]
3: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation; "The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"; "The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue" [syn: {change}, {alter}] [also: {modified}]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
modified
adjective
1: changed in form or character; "their modified stand made the issue more acceptable"; "the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved" [ant: {unmodified}]
2: mediocre [syn: {limited}]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
modified See {modify}
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
36 Moby Thesaurus words for "modified": altered, better, changeable, changed, conditioned, converted, degenerate, deviant, divergent, hedged, hedged about, improved, leavened, limited, metamorphosed, metastasized, mitigated, modulated, mutant, qualified, rebuilt, reformed, renewed, reserved, restricted, revived, revolutionary, seasoned, softened, subversive, tempered, transformed, translated, transmuted, unmitigated, worse
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