modifier

noun
UK: /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/
US: /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪər/

  1. A word or phrase that describes another word or phrase.

    1. An adjective is a type of modifier.
    2. In the phrase 'quickly run', 'quickly' acts as an adverbial modifier enhancing the verb.

  2. A person or thing that makes a change, sometimes a small one.

    1. He is a gene modifier.
    2. Age is a significant modifier when assessing risk.

Synonyms

qualifier descriptor

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "modifier" in English means: A word or phrase that describes another word or phrase., A person or thing that makes a change, sometimes a small one..

The phonetic transcription of "modifier" is /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/ in British English and /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "modifier": qualifier, descriptor.

Example usage of "modifier": "An adjective is a type of modifier.". More examples on the page.