: a word or phrase that makes specific the meaning of another word or phrase
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: a gene that modifies the effect of another
Example Sentences
In “a red hat,” the adjective “red” is a modifier describing the noun “hat.” In “They were talking loudly,” the adverb “loudly” is a modifier of the verb “talking.”
Recent Examples on the WebOverwhelmingly, people use emoji with skin tone modifiers for self-reference. Ashley Carman, The Verge, 12 Dec. 2018 Even without the now almost ubiquitous modifier toxic in front of it, masculinity has become a dirty word. Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 31 Oct. 2019 Danglers are also called dangling modifiers and dangling modifying phrases. June Casagrande, Burbank Leader, 12 Sep. 2019 Pictured here is the 2020 Type R in its new Boost Blue exterior color, which reminds us of the blue hue often used by Honda modifier Spoon. Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 10 Jan. 2020 Its technical manager Wynand Nortje says its method of melting the plastic into the bitumen modifier minimizes the risk of microplastics. Emma Reynolds, CNN, 30 Oct. 2019 Compound modifiers come fast and easy for french fries cut by hand, then fried twice and dusted with coarse salt and herbs for $3. Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 22 Nov. 2019 In keeping with the spirit of its Dungeons & Dragons 3rd Edition DNA, first edition Pathfinder can sometimes require the addition of a whole string of modifiers to a die roll. Sam Ferguson, Ars Technica, 30 July 2019 The Starbucks in the airport is my chance to order an inexplicably fussy beverage with multiple modifiers. Nicole Rucker, Bon Appétit, 22 Oct. 2019 See More