Modifier may refer to:
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Grammatical modifier
In linguistics, a modifier is an optional element in phrase structure or clause structure which ''modifies'' the meaning of another element in the structure. For instance, the adjective "red" acts as a modifier in the noun phrase "red ball", provi ...
, a word that modifies the meaning of another word or limits its meaning
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Compound modifier, two or more words that modify a noun
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Dangling modifier, a word or phrase that modifies a clause in an ambiguous manner
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Modifier key
In computing, a modifier key is a special key (or combination) on a computer keyboard that temporarily modifies the normal action of another key when pressed together. By themselves, modifier keys usually do nothing; that is, pressing any of the , ...
, a kind of key on a computer keyboard that changes the semantics of other keys (e.g. the shift key)
* In 3D computer graphics, an attribute that modifies a
polygonal mesh to change its geometry, but preserves the original vertex data
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Car tuner, one who modifies the performance or appearance of a vehicle
* Alphanumeric or numeric two-digit characters used to indicate certain circumstances or changes made to procedural, surgical, service, and supplies codes in the
HCPCS clinical coding system
See also
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Modification (disambiguation)
Modification may refer to:
* Modifications of school work for students with special educational needs
* Modifications (genetics), changes in appearance arising from changes in the environment
* Posttranslational modifications, changes to prote ...
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Modified (disambiguation)
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Single-word modifier (disambiguation) A single-word modifier is one word that modifies the meaning of another word, phrase or clause.
Single-word modifier may refer to:
* Grammatical modifier, a word which modifies another element of the phrase or clause
* Adjective, a word which modif ...
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