'Modifying' definitions:
Definition of 'Modifying'
From: GCIDE
- Modify \Mod"i*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modified; p. pr. & vb. n. Modifying.] [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari; modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Mode, and -fy.]
- 1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower. [1913 Webster]
- Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'modifying'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- altering,
- assuasive,
- bounding,
- extenuating,
- extenuatory,
- lenitive,
- limitative,
- limiting,
- mitigating,
- mitigative,
- mitigatory,
- modificatory,
- modulatory,
- palliative,
- qualificative,
- qualificatory,
- qualifying,
- restricting,
- restrictive,
- softening