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modification definition

modi·fi·ca·tion (mäd′ə fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

a modifying or being modified; specif.,
  1. a partial or slight change in form
  2. a product of such a change
  3. a slight reduction; moderation
  4. a qualification or limitation of meaning
  5. Biol. a change in an organism caused by its environment and not inheritable
  6. Linguis. a change in the form of a morpheme (Ex.: foot, feet; bath, bathe)

Etymology: MFr < L modificatio < pp. of modificare: see modify

Related Forms:

  • modificatory modi·fi·ca·tory (mäd′ə fik′ə tôr′ē, -fi kə-; -fi kāt′ər ē) adjective

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