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Moderatemodification
The correct spelling is modification.
How to pronounce modification
/ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
nounIPA: /ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Say it like: Mod-ifi-cas-hon
The correct spelling is modification. The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being. For example: "Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound."
Usage Examples
“Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound.”
“Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan.”
“The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow".”
Definition
noun
- 1.The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.
- 2.The change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)
- 3.The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
- 4.The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.
- 5.A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.
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