"modified" in the verb sense

1. modify

make less severe or harsh or extreme

"please modify this letter to make it more polite"

"he modified his views on same-gender marriage"

2. modify, qualify

add a modifier to a constituent

3. change, alter, modify

cause to change make different cause a transformation

"The advent of the automobile may have altered the growth pattern of the city"

"The discussion has changed my thinking about the issue"

"modified" in the adjective sense

1. modified

changed in form or character

"their modified stand made the issue more acceptable"

"the performance of the modified aircraft was much improved"

2. limited, modified

mediocre

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