modified

word · lemma: modify

/ˈmɑdəˌfaɪd/
/mˈɒdɪfˌaɪd/

Definition

Changed or adjusted in some way, often to improve or fit specific needs. Used for things that have been altered from their original state.

Usage & Nuances

Often formal or technical. Commonly used with 'version', 'organism', 'food', or 'document'. Differs from 'edited' (usually text) or 'changed' (more general). 'Genetically modified' refers to organisms with altered DNA.

Example Sentences

The rules were modified last year.

basic

He drove a modified car.

basic

This document is modified every month.

basic

She likes her pasta with a modified recipe that uses less cheese.

natural

Many foods are now modified to last longer on the shelf.

natural

You can't use the modified version unless you update your software.

natural