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.