modificand

[ mod-uh-fi-kand ]

/ ˈmɒd ə fɪˌkænd /

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noun Grammar.

a word that is modified, or qualified, by another. In red books,books is a modificand.

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Origin of modificand

1825–35; <Latin modificāndum (a thing) to be measured or limited, gerund of modificāre to modify

Words nearby modificand

modesty panel, MODFET, modge, modicum, modif., modificand, modification, modificatory, modified American plan, modified-release, modifier