Phrase guide

modifier key

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • Ctrl, Alt, and Shift are the modifier keys on a typical modern keyboard.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: πλήκτρο τροποποίησης (plíktro tropopoíisis) — a computer keyboard
  • Portuguese: tecla modificadora — a computer keyboard
  • Spanish: tecla modificadora — a computer keyboard