modifier

• اسم يدل على شيء أو شخص يعدّل أو يغير شيئًا آخر، مثل كلمة تحدد معنى كلمة أخرى كالصفة أو الحال، أو شخص يخفف أو يلطف موقفًا، أو عامل يحدث تغييرًا في شيء ما، أو جين يغير تأثير جين آخر.

A noun referring to something or someone that modifies, such as a word that qualifies the meaning of another (e.g., an adjective or adverb), a person who moderates or makes less extreme, an agent that changes something, or a gene that alters the effect of another gene.

1. Grammar termB2formal

   A word or phrase that qualifies or limits the meaning of another word, such as an adjective or adverb.

   مُعدِّل

   • In the phrase 'very tall building', 'very' is a modifier.
   • Adjectives and adverbs are common types of modifiers.
   • A misplaced modifier can change the meaning of a sentence.

   المرادفاتadjunctqualifier

2. Person who moderatesC1formal

   A person who makes something less extreme or uncompromising.

   مُعَدِّل

   • The modifier in the debate helped keep the discussion balanced.
   • He acted as a modifier, softening the harsh terms of the agreement.
   • A good leader is often a modifier of extreme views.

   المرادفاتmoderator

3. Person who changes somethingB2formal

   A person who alters or adjusts something.

   مُعدِّل

   • The designer was a modifier of the original blueprint.
   • As a modifier of the text, she improved its clarity.
   • He is known as a modifier of classic recipes.

   المرادفاتadjusterchangereditor

4. Genetic modifierC2formalscientific

   A gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene.

   مُعَدِّل جيني

   • The modifier gene suppressed the expression of the dominant trait.
   • Scientists identified a modifier that influences disease severity.
   • Genetic modifiers can explain variations in inherited conditions.