Modifier may refer to: *

Grammatical modifier In linguistics, a modifier is an optional element in phrase structure or clause structure which ''modifies'' the meaning of another element in the structure. For instance, the adjective "red" acts as a modifier in the noun phrase "red ball", provi ...

, a word that modifies the meaning of another word or limits its meaning **

Compound modifier A compound modifier (also called a compound adjective, phrasal adjective, or adjectival phrase) is a compound of two or more attributive words: that is, two or more words that collectively modify a noun. Compound modifiers are grammatically equiva ...

, two or more words that modify a noun **

Dangling modifier A dangling modifier (also known as a dangling participle or illogical participle) is a type of ambiguous grammatical construct whereby a grammatical modifier could be misinterpreted as being associated with a word other than the one intended. A dan ...

, a word or phrase that modifies a clause in an ambiguous manner *

Modifier key In computing, a modifier key is a special key (or combination) on a computer keyboard that temporarily modifies the normal action of another key when pressed together. By themselves, modifier keys usually do nothing; that is, pressing any of the , ...

, a kind of key on a computer keyboard that changes the semantics of other keys (e.g. the shift key) * In 3D computer graphics, an attribute that modifies a polygonal mesh to change its geometry, but preserves the original vertex data *

Car tuner Car tuning is the modification of a car to optimise it for a different set of performance requirements from those it was originally designed to meet. Most commonly this is higher engine performance and dynamic handling characteristics but cars ma ...

, one who modifies the performance or appearance of a vehicle * Alphanumeric or numeric two-digit characters used to indicate certain circumstances or changes made to procedural, surgical, service, and supplies codes in the HCPCS clinical coding system

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