"modifier" meaning in English

See modifier in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/ [UK], /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-modifier.wav [UK] Forms: modifier [singular], modifiers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A modifier is usually an optional word or phrase, describing the degree, quality, manner, frequency, etc. of something.
    Sense id: simple-modifier-en-noun-H3h~iODH Categories (other): Grammar
     
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