modification
gb/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ us/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
B2
Engleză
~ 5500
módosítás, változat, genetikai módosítás, génmódosítás, módosítói viszony
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
módosítás
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a modification to [something]; make a modification to [something]
Any modification to the contract must be approved in writing.
A szerződés bármilyen módosítását írásban kell jóváhagyni.
The software is still under modification to fix several bugs.
A szoftver még módosítás alatt áll, hogy kijavítsanak több hibát.
After some minor modification, the plan was finally accepted by the board.
The city has proposed a modification of the parking rules near schools.
The team requested a last-minute modification to the schedule.
Exemple pentru cursanți
We need a small modification to the plan.
Egy kisebb módosításra van szükségünk a terven.
He made a modification to the car to save fuel.
Végzett egy módosítást az autón, hogy kevesebb üzemanyagot fogyasszon.
This rule is open to modification if it does not work well.
The company is considering modification of its working hours.
The teacher suggested modification of my essay title.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes say *"do a modification"* instead of *"make a modification"*. Also, they may confuse *modification* with *modernization*; *modification* is any change, not only making something modern.
Sens
small change or adjustment
Colocații
make a modification
|minor modification
|design modification
|software modification
|modification to the contract
|subject to modification
Sinonime
alteration (Very close in meaning; often used in similar formal or written contexts.)
|
adjustment (Suggests a small, practical change to improve how something works.)
|
change (More general; does not suggest the change is small.)
Antonime
preservation (Emphasizes keeping something as it is, without changes.)
Teme
business
|technology
|daily life
|law
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definiție
the action of changing something a little, usually to make it better or more suitable
The act or process of making a small change to something, especially to improve it or make it suitable for a particular purpose.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
változat
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a modification of [something]; a [adjective] modification of [something]
This modification of the drug has fewer side effects.
A gyógyszernek ez a változata kevesebb mellékhatással jár.
The dessert is a clever modification of a traditional French recipe.
A desszert egy hagyományos francia recept ötletes változata.
Engineers tested several modifications of the device before choosing the final design.
Her latest work is a digital modification of an old painting.
The latest modification of the phone includes a better camera.
Exemple pentru cursanți
This cake is a modification of my mother's recipe.
Ez a sütemény édesanyám receptjének egy változata.
The new chair is a modification of an old design.
Az új szék egy régi terv módosított változata.
We tried a different modification of the plan.
This game is a simple modification of the classic version.
Scientists used a safer modification of the chemical.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not see the difference between the action (*modification*) and the result (*a modification* as a product). In this sense, *modification* refers to the new version, not the process.
Sens
changed version of something
Colocații
a slight modification
|a major modification
|a modified version
|a newer modification of the model
|this modification of the recipe
Sinonime
variant (Focuses on a version that is different but related to the original.)
|
adaptation (Often implies a version changed to fit new conditions or uses.)
Antonime
original (Refers to the first, unchanged form that later modifications are based on.)
Teme
daily life
|science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
a form of something that is a little different from the original form
A new or altered form of something that has been changed slightly from its original state.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
3
Tipar de utilizare:
genetic modification of [organism]; modification of [DNA/gene]
The government is reviewing regulations on genetic modification of food crops.
A kormány felülvizsgálja az élelmezési célú növények genetikai módosítására vonatkozó szabályokat.
Researchers studied how a single DNA modification affected the spread of the virus.
A kutatók azt vizsgálták, hogyan befolyásolta egyetlen DNS-módosítás a vírus terjedését.
Public opinion on genetic modification remains deeply divided.
The company specializes in the modification of yeast strains for industrial use.
Some people worry that genetic modification may harm biodiversity.
Exemple pentru cursanți
Genetic modification can make plants grow faster.
A genetikai módosítással elérhető, hogy a növények gyorsabban növekedjenek.
Many people are unsure if food with genetic modification is safe.
Sokan bizonytalanok abban, hogy a génmódosított élelmiszerek biztonságosak-e.
Scientists used modification of the gene to treat the disease in mice.
The news reported on a new type of genetic modification.
Some countries have strict laws about genetic modification of animals.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse *genetic modification* with general *change* or with *evolution*. *Genetic modification* usually refers to specific changes in genes, often made by humans in a lab or through breeding.
Sens
change to an organism’s genes
Colocații
genetic modification
|DNA modification
|epigenetic modification
|genetic modification of crops
|concerns about genetic modification
Sinonime
genetic engineering (Commonly used in public discussion; often refers specifically to deliberate scientific changes in genes.)
Antonime
natural development (Highlights growth or change in organisms without direct human genetic intervention.)
Teme
science
|medicine
|environment
|technology
Definiție
a change in the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing, often made by scientists
A change made to the genetic material of an organism, either naturally or through scientific methods, often to alter its characteristics.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
TECHNICAL
4
módosítás
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
adjectival modification of [noun]; adverbial modification of [verb/adjective]
In this sentence, *very* is an example of adverbial modification of the adjective *happy*.
Ebben a mondatban a *very* a *happy* melléknév határozószói módosításának példája.
The chapter explains how adjectival modification can change the meaning of a noun phrase.
A fejezet elmagyarázza, hogyan változtathatja meg a melléknévi módosítás egy főnévi szerkezet jelentését.
Linguists often study patterns of modification in complex noun phrases.
The grammar test included questions about the modification of verbs by adverbs.
This construction shows multiple layers of nominal modification.
Exemple pentru cursanți
In the phrase *a red car*, *red* is modification of the noun *car*.
Az *a red car* kifejezésben a *red* szó módosítói viszonyban áll a *car* főnévvel.
Adverbs like *quickly* show modification of verbs.
Az olyan határozószók, mint a *quickly*, az igék módosítását jelzik.
The teacher drew a tree to show modification in the sentence.
We looked at examples of modification of nouns by adjectives.
Good writers use careful modification to give clear meaning.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may mix up the terms *modifier* (the word that changes another word) and *modification* (the effect or relationship). *Big* is a modifier; the way *big* changes *house* is modification.
Sens
grammatical limiting or describing
Colocații
adjectival modification
|adverbial modification
|nominal modification
|modification of the noun
|degree modification
Sinonime
qualification (In grammar, used in a similar technical sense for limiting or specifying meaning.)
Antonime
unmodified (Describes a word used without any other words changing or limiting its meaning.)
Teme
language
|education
|communication
Definiție
in grammar, when one word gives more information about another word
In grammar and linguistics, the relationship in which a word or phrase adds information to, limits, or describes another word.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
modification
IPA
GB/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
US/mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Silabe și accent
modi - fic - a - tion (4 silabe)
Stress on 4th syllable (tion)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: modification
- Plural: modification, modifications
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
modifications
noun
Core family
modify
verb B1
Related words
modifier
noun
modifiable
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unmodified
adjective
unmodifiable
adjective
Expresii
dietary modification
1/dˈaɪətˌɛɹi mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
change in eating habits
a change in what a person eats or how they eat
Exemple
- The doctor recommended dietary modification to lower his blood pressure.
- Weight loss usually requires both exercise and dietary modification.
genetic modification
1/d͡ʒənˈɛtɪk mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
changing an organism’s genes
changing the genes of a plant, animal, or other living thing
Exemple
- The debate on genetic modification of crops continues around the world.
- Some people refuse to eat food that involves genetic modification.
in need of modification
1/ˈɪn nˈid əv mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
needing to be changed
needing some changes to be better or correct
Exemple
- The proposal is clearly in need of modification.
- Their policy is in need of modification to reflect recent events.
make a modification
1/mˈeɪk ə mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
carry out a small change
to change something a little
Exemple
- We may need to make a modification to the plan after we see the results.
- The engineer made a modification to reduce the noise from the machine.
subject to modification
1/sˈʌbd͡ʒɪkt tə mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
may be changed in future
can be changed later if necessary
Exemple
- These terms and conditions are subject to modification without notice.
- The schedule is subject to modification depending on the weather.
with slight modifications
1/wˈɪθ slˈaɪt mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz/
fixed phrase
with a few small changes
after making a few small changes
Exemple
- This method can be used in other classes with slight modifications.
- With slight modifications, the dress will fit you perfectly.
without modification
1/wɪðˈaʊt mˌɑdɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
exactly as it is
with no changes; in the original form
Exemple
- The software must be used without modification.
- We printed the text without modification from the original file.