modifier

• Substantivo que designa algo ou alguém que modifica, como uma palavra que qualifica ou restringe o sentido de outra (por exemplo, adjetivo ou advérbio), uma pessoa que atenua ou torna algo menos extremo, um agente que altera algo, ou um gene que altera o efeito de outro gene.

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.

   Modificador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadjunctqualifier

2. Person who moderatesC1formal

   A person who makes something less extreme or uncompromising.

   Moderador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmoderator

3. Person who changes somethingB2formal

   A person who alters or adjusts something.

   Modificador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadjusterchangereditor

4. Genetic modifierC2formalscientific

   A gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene.

   Modificador genético

   • 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.