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modifier

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈmɒd.ɪ.faɪ.ər/ US  /ˈmɑː.dɪ.faɪ.ɚ/ specialized

Definition

a word or phrase that is used with another word or phrase to limit or add to its meaning: In 'safety barrier', the noun 'safety' is being used as a modifier.Grammatical terms
(Definition of modifier noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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