modification

/ˌmɑdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: modifications

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The change undergone by a word when used in a construction.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “modification” mean?

The change undergone by a word when used in a construction.

Is “modification” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.