Modifier

/ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A word, especially an adjective or adverb, that qualifies or restricts the meaning of another word.

In the phrase 'the tall building', 'tall' is a modifier describing the noun 'building'.

A device or item that changes or affects some aspect of a thing.

The photographer used a filter as a modifier to enhance the colors in the image.

In grammar, a word or group of words that adds detail to another word.

Adjectives are often used as modifiers to provide more information about nouns.

Derived from Latin 'modifier', meaning 'one that modifies'.

modifier of the year

A humorous or ironic reference to a person or thing that significantly alters a situation.

life modifier

A term used to describe something that significantly changes one’s life experience.

qualifier

A word or phrase that clarifies or limits the meaning of another word.

descriptor

A word that describes a property or characteristic of something.

Mod

He’s a mod when it comes to tweaking software.

Modification

I need a quick mod for that game to make it more interesting.