Modifier — may refer to: Grammatical modifier, a word that modifies the meaning of another word or limits its meaning Dangling modifier, a word or phrase that modifies a clause in an ambiguous manner Modifier key, a kind of key on a computer keyboard that… … Wikipedia
Modifier — Mod i*fi er, n. 1. One who, or that which, modifies. Hume. [1913 Webster] 2. (Gram.) A word or phrase that modifies another word, phrase, or sentence, usually by limiting the scope or restricting the meaning of the sentence element modified.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
MODIFIER — v. tr. Changer une chose dans quelqu’une de ses parties. La nature de l’homme est diversement modifiée par le climat, par l’éducation, par les lois. On a modifié le projet de loi par plusieurs amendements. Modifier les clauses d’un traité, les… … Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)
Modifier key — In computing, a modifier key is a special key on a computer keyboard that modifies the normal action of another key when the two are pressed in combination. For example, Alt+F4 in … Wikipedia
modifier — noun Date: 1583 1. one that modifies 2. a word or phrase that makes specific the meaning of another word or phrase 3. a gene that modifies the effect of another … New Collegiate Dictionary
Modifier-Taste — Als Tastenkombination (auch Tastaturkombination, Tastaturbefehl, Tastenkürzel, Tastensequenz, Hotkey, Shortcut) bezeichnet man das gleichzeitige oder aufeinanderfolgende Drücken mehrerer Tasten auf Computertastaturen in einer bestimmten… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Unicode-Block Spacing Modifier Letters — Der Begriff Unicode Block Spacing Modifier Letters (02B0–02FF) wird in den deutschen Microsoft Programmen falsch als Buchstaben zur Abstandsbestimmung übersetzt. In Wirklichkeit handelt es sich um diakritische und ähnliche Zeichen, die die… … Deutsch Wikipedia
Dangling modifier — A dangling modifier, a specific case of which is the dangling participle,[1] is an error in sentence structure whereby a grammatical modifier is associated with a word other than the one intended, or with no particular word at all. For example, a … Wikipedia
Grammatical modifier — In grammar, a modifier is an optional element in phrase structure or clause structure;[1] the removal of the modifier typically doesn t affect the grammaticality of the sentence. In English, adverbs and adjectives prototypically function as… … Wikipedia
Experience modifier — or experience modification is a term used in the American insurance business and more specifically in workers compensation insurance. It is the adjustment of manual premium based on previous loss experience. Usually three years of loss experience … Wikipedia
