Modify

Pronunciation

Origin

From Middle English modifien, from French modifier, from Latin modificare ("to limit, control, regulate, deponent"), from modificari ("to measure off, set bound to, moderate"), from modus ("measure") + facere ("to make"); see mode.

Full definition of modify

Verb

1. (transitive) To make partial changes to.
2. (intransitive) To be or become modified.

Synonyms

• adapt, alter, amend, revamp, rework

Related terms

• modification
• modifier