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MODIFIER

(noun)

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There are 4 meanings of the word Modifier.

Modifier - as a noun

A content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
qualifier21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
content wordopen-class word
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising

A person who changes something

Example: "An inveterate changer of the menu"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
changer13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
individual15mortal8person8somebody16someone9soul4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
modifier gene

Example Sentences

"The noun 'teacher' can be used as a 'modifier' when referring to other nouns like 'teacher training' or 'teacher evaluation'."
"In English grammar, a 'modifier' is a word or phrase that describes or limits the meaning of another word or phrase."
"The adjectives, adverbs, and prepositional phrases in a sentence function as 'modifiers' to provide additional information."
"In the sentence 'The big red ball', both 'big' and 'red' are 'modifiers' that describe the noun 'ball'."
"'Very', 'quite', and 'extremely' are examples of 'modifiers' that intensify the meaning of an adjective or adverb."
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Word Game Points

Is MODIFIER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, modifier is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MODIFIER has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is MODIFIER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, modifier is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MODIFIER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MODIFIER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, modifier is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MODIFIER has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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