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modificand

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A word, phrase, or clause which is modified.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • A noun is the usual modificand of an adjective.

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 被修飾詞 /被修饰词 (bèixiūshìcí) — word, phrase, or clause which has been modified
  • Chinese Mandarin: 被限定詞 /被限定词 (bèixiàndìngcí) — word, phrase, or clause which has been modified
  • Finnish: pääsana — word, phrase, or clause which has been modified