modifier

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈmɑdɪfaɪɚ/
• Hyphenation: mod‧i‧fi‧er

Noun

Singular modifier

Plural modifiers

1. A modifier is an optional word or phrase, usually describing the qualities, manner, frequency, etc. of something.

   The word black is the modifier in the phrase "a black cat".

   The word quickly is the modifier in the phrase "he quickly arrived".