Modified — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /ˈmä-də-ˌfī/ (verb) /ˌprē-ˈmä-də-ˌfī/ (verb) mod·i·fy

Meaning & Definition of Modified

Modified (verb)

  1. to make less extreme, moderate
  2. to limit or restrict the meaning of especially in a grammatical construction
  3. to change (a vowel) by umlaut
  4. to modify (something) in advance

Modified (adjective)

  1. having or containing DNA that has been altered artificially in order to express or suppress a targeted trait or traits, being produced or altered by genetic modification —abbreviation GM

Modified (noun)

  1. a plant, animal, or microorganism whose DNA has been altered artificially through the insertion, deletion, or modification of one or more genes in order to express or suppress a targeted trait or traits, an organism manipulated by genetic modification for the purpose of changing one or more phenotypic characteristics —called also GMO
  2. something (such as a fruit) that is the product of an organism and especially a plant that has undergone genetic modification —called also GMO

Modified (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in qualified

    similar: qualified, bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited, measured, narrow, restricted, detailed, exact, precise, specific, confined, constricted, moderate, modest, minute, puny, small, tiny, determined, fixed, settled
    opposite: boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured, bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable, unqualified, unreserved, general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague, enlarged, escalated, expanded, copious, plenitudinous, plentiful, big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, goodly, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, overscale, oversize, respectable, sizable, substantial, super, vast, voluminous, whacking, epic, grandiose, major, ample, broad, comprehensive, cosmopolitan, expansive, global, inclusive, sweeping, universal, whole

Modified (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to limit the meaning of (as a noun)

    "adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs"

    similar: qualified
    related: altered, colored, distorted, misrepresented, misstated, perverted, twisted, warped, narrowed
    near: broadened, expanded, widened

  2. to make different in some way

    "he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly"

    similar: altered, changed, made over, recast, redid, refashioned, remade, remodeled, revamped, revised, reworked, varied
    related: deformed, metamorphosed, mutated, regenerated, revolutionized, transfigured, transformed, transmuted, commuted, converted, exchanged, rejiggered, retooled
    opposite: fixed, froze, set, stabilized

Related Entry: Modify (verb)

Modify is a different word from Modified. The synonyms below are for modify, not for modified.

  1. to limit the meaning of (as a noun)

    "adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs"

    similar: qualify
    related: alter, color, distort, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp, narrow
    near: broaden, expand, widen

  2. to make different in some way

    "he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly"

    similar: alter, change, make over, recast, redo, refashion, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework, vary
    related: deform, metamorphose, mutate, regenerate, revolutionize, transfigure, transform, transmute, commute, convert, exchange, rejigger, retool
    opposite: fix, freeze, set, stabilize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Modified

The most common words with a similar meaning to Modified:

qualified, bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited, measured, narrow, restricted, detailed, exact, precise, specific, confined, constricted, moderate, modest, minute, puny, small, tiny, determined, fixed, settled, altered, changed, made over, recast, redid, refashioned, remade, remodeled, revamped, revised, reworked, varied

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Modified

Words with the opposite meaning of Modified:

boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured, bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable, unqualified, unreserved, general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague, enlarged, escalated, expanded, copious

Related Words for Modified

colored, distorted, misrepresented, misstated, perverted, twisted, warped, narrowed, deformed, metamorphosed, mutated, regenerated, revolutionized, transfigured, transformed, transmuted, commuted, converted, exchanged, rejiggered, retooled

Near Antonyms of Modified

broadened, widened

Word Forms of Modified

Inflections: modifying, genetically modified organisms, premodified, pre-modified, premodifying, pre-modifying

Derived words: modifiability (noun), modifiable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Modified

Middle English modifien, from Anglo-French modifier, from Latin modificare to measure, moderate, from modus

First known use: 14th centuryt

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Modified

Words & Phrases Containing Modified

genetically modified, genetically modified organism

Frequently Asked Questions about Modified

What does "Modified" mean?

"Modified" means to make less extreme, moderate. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: to make less extreme, moderate. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Modified"?

Other words for "Modified" include qualified, bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite and limited. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Modified" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Modified"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Modified". Common alternatives include qualified, bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, limited, measured and narrow.

What is the opposite of "Modified"?

Antonyms of "Modified" include boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite and limitless. Near antonyms include broadened and widened.

How do you use "Modified" in a sentence?

Examples of "Modified" in a sentence: "adjectives are words that modify nouns, while adverbs can modify adjectives and verbs"; "he modified the appliance so that it would run more quietly".

Is "Modified" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Modified" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Modified" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Modified"?

"Modified" is pronounced /ˈmä-də-ˌfī/ as a verb and /ˌprē-ˈmä-də-ˌfī/ as a verb and divided into syllables as mod·i·fy.