modifications

/M AA0 D AH0 F AH0 K EY1 SH AH0 N Z/

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.
“Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound.”
5
A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.
“Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan.”
6
A change to a word when it is borrowed by another language
“The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow".”

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