modified

Thân thiện

The engineer examined the modified engine design.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Changed or altered: Describes something that has been changed from its original form, character, or condition.
   • Not extreme; moderate or qualified: Describes a stance, opinion, or version that is less extreme or absolute than the original.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The recipe was modified to be gluten-free. (The recipe was changed from its original version.)
  • He held a modified view on the policy, supporting only parts of it. (His view was a more moderate or qualified version of the original stance.)
  • The car's engine was modified for better performance. (The engine was altered from its standard condition.)

Advanced Usage

• "Genetically modified": A common phrase in biology and agriculture referring to organisms whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
  • There is much debate about genetically modified crops.
• "Modified version": Refers to a changed or adapted edition of something, such as software, a document, or a plan.
  • Please review the modified version of the contract.

Variants and Related Words

• Modify (verb): To make partial or minor changes to something.
  • You may need to modify your approach.
• Modification (noun): The act of modifying or the state of being modified; a change made.
  • The plan required several modifications.
• Unmodified (adjective): Not changed from its original form.
  • We studied the unmodified version of the text.

Synonyms

• Altered: Changed in some way.
• Adjusted: Changed slightly to fit or improve.
• Adapted: Modified for a new use or purpose.
• Revised: Changed to correct or improve.

Antonyms

• Original: Present or existing from the beginning; not changed.
• Unchanged: Not altered or modified.
• Standard: Used or accepted as normal or average; not modified.

Related Phrases

• "Modified to suit": Changed to be appropriate for a specific need or situation.
  • The program was modified to suit local requirements.
• "Slightly modified": Changed only a little bit.
  • This is a slightly modified reprint of the original article.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. mediocre
2. changed in form or character
   • their modified stand made the issue more acceptable
   • the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved

Từ đồng nghĩa

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