modified

UK
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪd/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɪ.faɪd/

Translations

modifiedpast participle
UK
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪd/
Used adjectivally to describe something that has been altered.
The modified document reflected the latest policy changes.
Le document modifié reflétait les derniers changements de politique.
modifiedadjective
more modified
Comp.
most modified
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪd/
US
/ˈmɑːdəˌfaɪd/
The modified car had a more powerful engine and a sleek new design.
La voiture modifiée avait un moteur plus puissant et un nouveau design élégant.
modifyverb

modified

Past Simple

modified
Past Simple
modified
Past Participle
modifying
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ/
US
/ˈmɑː.dɪ.faɪ/
modifierSens général : apporter des changements partiels ou mineurs ; s’emploie aussi en grammaire.
The teacher decided to modify the lesson plan to better suit the needs of her students.
L’enseignante a décidé de modifier le plan de cours pour mieux répondre aux besoins de ses élèves.
Additional translations
amenderSurtout pour des textes, règlements ou propositions, dans un registre plus formel.

Definitions

modifiedpast participle
Having been altered from an original or previous form.
The modified document reflected the latest policy changes.
modifiedadjective
Changed in form or character, typically to improve or make more suitable.
The modified car had a more powerful engine and a sleek new design.
Adjusted or altered slightly to fit a particular need or condition.
The modified recipe was adjusted to be gluten-free for those with dietary restrictions.
modifyverb
To make partial or minor changes to something, typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme.
The teacher decided to modify the lesson plan to better suit the needs of her students.
To change the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend.
The company had to modify its policies to comply with new regulations.
To limit or qualify the meaning of, as a grammatical modifier.
In the sentence 'The red car is fast,' the word 'red' is used to modify 'car.'