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modifier

UK
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/
US
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪər/

Translations

modifiernoun
modifiers
pl
UK
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/
US
/ˈmɑːdɪfaɪər/
The software includes a modifier that adjusts the brightness of the images.
Le logiciel comprend un modificateur qui ajuste la luminosité des images.
gène modificateurEn génétique.
Researchers have identified several modifier genes that lessen the severity of cystic fibrosis.
Les chercheurs ont identifié plusieurs gènes modificateurs qui atténuent la gravité de la mucoviscidose.
touche modificatriceEn informatique.
Pressing a modifier like Shift changes the output of letter keys to uppercase.
Appuyer sur une touche modificatrice comme Shift change la sortie des touches lettres en majuscules.
Additional translations
modifieurEn linguistique.
Synonyms
qualifier
amendment
adjuster
alterer
adjective
modifieradjective
UK
/ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/
US
/ˈmɑːdɪˌfaɪər/
Attributive, non-gradable use (e.g., “modifier key”); does not form comparative or superlative degrees.
Modifier genes can change how a disease manifests in different individuals.
Des gènes modificateurs peuvent changer la manière dont une maladie se manifeste chez différents individus.
Synonyms
modifying
modificatory
altering
adjusting
amending
qualifying
changing
corrective

Definitions

modifiernoun
A person or thing that makes partial or minor changes to something.
The software includes a modifier that adjusts the brightness of the images.
A word, especially an adjective or noun, that restricts or adds to the sense of a head noun.
In the phrase 'red apple', 'red' is a modifier of the noun 'apple'.
A key on a computer keyboard that is held down to alter the function of another key.
Pressing a modifier like Shift changes the output of letter keys to uppercase.
A gene that influences or alters the expression or effect of another gene.
Researchers have identified several modifier genes that lessen the severity of cystic fibrosis.
modifieradjective
Designating something that modifies or alters another thing; modifying (used attributively).
Modifier genes can change how a disease manifests in different individuals.
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