Modified

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈmɑdɪfaɪd/

Definitions

1. Having been changed or altered from the original form ; adjusted to fit particular conditions or requirements ; adapted in shape or character to suit new needs
2. Describes something that is no longer in its original state due to alteration ; modified by making specific adjustments ; transformed to better serve a different function or condition
3. Refers to an item or concept that has undergone changes ; tailored for particular purposes or situations ; reshaped or revised to improve suitability or effectiveness

Etymology: Modified is an inflected form: the past participle of "modify," with the ending "-ed" added to the verb. The verb "modify" comes from Latin "modificare," meaning to keep within measure or to set a limit, built from "modus" (measure) and "facere" (to make). That sense of measuring and limiting is the root of the modern idea of adjusting something so it fits a new purpose. Because "modified" is formed by adding "-ed" to "modify," it carries the same range of meanings as the verb: something altered from its original state, or deliberately adjusted for a different condition or function. The Old English "-ed" ending that marks past participles is inherited, so the word's grammar is much older than its Latin-derived stem.

Synonyms: altered, changed, adjusted, revised, adapted

Antonyms: unchanged, unaltered, constant, fixed, stable