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modicum

N จำนวน เล็กน้อย  trifle bit jam-nuan-lek-noi

 

modification

N การเปลี่ยนแปลง  การ แก้ไข  alteration adjustment kan-pian-plang

 

modificative

N การ ดัดแปลงแก้ไข หรือ ปรับปรุง 

 

modifier

N ผู้แก้ไข  ผู้ ดัดแปลง  ผู้ปรับปรุง  limiter conditioner phu-kea-kai

 

modifier

N สิ่ง ที่ แก้ไข  สิ่ง ที่ ดัดแปลง  limiter conditioner siang-ti-kea-kai

 

modifier

N ส่วนขยาย  คำขยาย  adjective adverb phrasal modifier grammatical modifier suan-ka-yai

 

modify

VI เปลี่ยนแปลง  แก้ไข  ทำให้ แตกต่าง  change alter vary adjust pian-plang

 

modify

VT ประกอบ คำกริยา (ทาง ไวยากรณ์  ขยายความ  pra-kob-kan-kri-ya

 

modify

VT ลดหย่อน  ลด ความรุนแรง  ทำให้ ลดลง  mitigate restrain lod-yon

 

modify

VT เปลี่ยนแปลง  แก้ไข  change alter vary adjust pian-plang

 

modillion

N เหล็ก หรือ ไม้ ค้ำ ที่ ใช้ รับ น้ำหนัก ที่ แขน 

 

modish

ADJ ทันสมัย  stylish smart fashionable tan-sa-mai

 

modiste

N พ่อค้า ขาย พวก เสื้อผ้า หรือ รองเท้า ผู้หญิง ที่ ทันสมัย 

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

MODICUM

n.[L.] A little; a small quantity.

 

MODIFIABLE

a.[from modify. ] That may be modified or diversified by various forms and differences; as modifiable matter.

 

MODIFICATION

n.[from modify. ] The act of modifying, or giving to any thing new forms, or differences of external qualities or modes. If these powers of cogitation, volition and sensation are not inherent in matter as such, nor acquirable to matter by any motion or modification of it--
1. Particular form or manner; as the various modifications of light or sound. The treaty, in several of its modifications, was held to be objectionable.
2. Moderated; tempered; qualified in exceptionable parts.

 

MODIFIER

n.He or that which modifies.

 

MODIFY

v.t.[L. modificor; modus, limit, manner, and facio, to make. ] 1. To change the form or external qualities of a thing; to shape; to give a new form of being to; as, to modify matter, light or sound.
2. To vary; to give a new form to any thing; as, to modify the terms of a contract. A prefix modifies the sense of a verb.
3. To moderate; to qualify; to reduce in extent or degree.
Of his grace
He modifies his first severe decree.

 

MODIFY

v.i.To extenuate.

 

MODIFYING

ppr. Changing the external qualities; giving a new form to; moderating.

 

MODILLION

n.modil'yun. [L. modiolus, from modus. ] In architecture, an ornament in the cornice of the Ionic, Corinthian and composite columns; a sort of bracket serving to support the projecture of the larmier or drip; a dental.

 

MODISH

a.[from mode. ] According to the mode or customary manner; fashionable; as a modish dress; a modish feast.

 

MODISHLY

adv. Fashionably; in the customary mode.

 

MODISHNESS

n.The state of being fashionable. 1. Affectation of the fashion.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

MODICITY

Mo *dic "i *ty, n. Etym: [LL. modicitas; cf. F. modicité. ]

 

Defn: Moderateness; smallness; meanness. [Obs. ]

 

MODICUM

Mod "i *cum, n. Etym: [L., fr. modicus moderate, fr. modus. See Mode. ]

 

Defn: A little; a small quantity; a measured simply. "Modicums of wit. " Shak. Her usual modicum of beer and punch. Thackeray.

 

MODIFIABILITY

MODIFIABILITY Mod `i *fi `a *bil "i *ty, n.

 

Defn: Capability of being modified; state or quality of being modifiable.

 

MODIFIABLE

Mod "i *fi `a *ble, a. Etym: [From Modify. ]

 

Defn: Capable of being modified; liable to modification.

 

MODIFICABLE

MODIFICABLE Mo *dif "i *ca *ble, a.

 

Defn: Modifiable. [Obs. ]

 

MODIFICATE

Mod "i *fi *cate, v. t. Etym: [See Modify. ]

 

Defn: To qualify. [Obs. ] Bp. Pearson.

 

MODIFICATION

Mod `i *fi *ca "tion, n. Etym: [L. modificatio a measuring: cf. F.modification. See Modify. ]

 

Defn: The act of modifying, or the state of being modified; a modified form or condition; state as modified; a change; as, the modification of an opinion, or of a machine; the various modifications of light. Bentley.

 

MODIFICATIVE

MODIFICATIVE Mod "i *fi *ca *tive, n.

 

Defn: That which modifies or qualifies, as a word or clause.

 

MODIFICATORY

MODIFICATORY Mod "i *fi *ca `to *ry, a.

 

Defn: Tending or serving to modify; modifying. Max Müller.

 

MODIFIER

MODIFIER Mod "i *fi `er, n.

 

Defn: One who, or that which, modifies. Hume.

 

MODIFY

Mod "i *fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modified; p. pr. & vb. n. Modifying. ]Etym: [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 alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract.

 

2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to qualify; to lower. Of his grace He modifies his first severe decree. Dryden.

 

MODILLION

Mo *dil "lion, n. Etym: [F. modillon, It. modiglione. Cf. Module, n.](Arch. )

 

Defn: The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances.

 

MODIOLAR

Mo *di "o *lar, a. Etym: [L. modiolus, dim. of modius the Roman corn measure. ]

 

Defn: Shaped like a bushel measure.

 

MODIOLUS

Mo *di "o *lus, n.; pl. Modioli. Etym: [L., a small measure. ] (Anat. )

 

Defn: The central column in the osseous cochlea of the ear.

 

MODISH

MODISH Mod "ish, a.

 

Defn: According to the mode, or customary manner; conformed to the fashion; fashionable; hence, conventional; as, a modish dress; a modish feast. Dryden. "Modish forms of address. " Barrow. -- Mod "ish *ly, adv. -- Mod "ish *ness, n.

 

MODIST

MODIST Mod "ist, n.

 

Defn: One who follows the fashion.

 

MODISTE

Mo `diste ", n. Etym: [F. See Mode, and cf. Modist. ]

 

Defn: A female maker of, or dealer in, articles of fashion, especially of the fashionable dress of ladies; a woman who gives direction to the style or mode of dress.

 

MODIUS

Mo "di *us, n.; pl. Modii. Etym: [L.] (Rom. Antiq.)

 

Defn: A dry measure, containing about a peck.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

modicum

mod i cum |ˈmädikəm, ˈmōd -ˈmɑdəkəm | noun [ in sing. ] a small quantity of a particular thing, esp. something considered desirable or valuable: his statement had more than a modicum of truth. ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin, neuter of modicus moderate, from modus measure.

 

modification

mod i fi ca tion |ˌmädəfəˈkāSHən ˌmɑdəfəˈkeɪʃən | noun the action of modifying something: the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification. a change made: there will be a number of modifications to the engines. ORIGIN late 15th cent. (in Scots law, denoting the assessment of a payment ): from French, or from Latin modificatio (n- ), from modificare (see modify ).

 

modifier

mod i fi er |ˈmädəˌfīər ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ (ə )r | noun a person or thing that makes partial or minor changes to something. Grammar a word, esp. an adjective or noun used attributively, that restricts or adds to the sense of a head noun (e.g., good and family in a good family house ). Genetics a gene that modifies the phenotypic expression of a gene at another locus.

 

modify

mod i fy |ˈmädəˌfī ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ | verb ( modifies, modifying, modified ) [ with obj. ] make partial or minor changes to (something ), typically so as to improve it or to make it less extreme: she may be prepared to modify her views | (as adj. modified ) : a modified version of the aircraft. Biology transform (a structure ) from its original anatomical form during development or evolution. Grammar (esp. of an adjective ) restrict or add to the sense of (a noun ): the target noun is modified by a “direction word. Phonetics pronounce (a speech sound ) in a way that is different from the norm for that sound. DERIVATIVES mod i fi a ble adjective, mod i fi ca to ry |ˈmädəfəkəˌtôrē, ˌmädəˈfikəˌtôrē |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French modifier, from Latin modificare, from modus (see mode ).

 

Modigliani, Amedeo

Mo di glia ni, Amedeo |ˌmōdēlˈyänē ˌmɔdilˈjɑni | (1884 –1920 ), Italian painter and sculptor, resident in France from 1906. His portraits and nudes are noted for their elongated forms, linear qualities, and earthy colors.

 

modillion

mo dil lion |mōˈdilyən moʊˈdɪljən | noun Architecture a projecting bracket under the corona of a cornice in the Corinthian and other orders. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from French modillon, from Italian modiglione, based on Latin mutulus mutule.

 

modiolus

mo di o lus |məˈdīələs məˈdaɪələs | noun ( pl. modioli |-ˌlī, -ˌlē | ) Anatomy the conical central axis of the cochlea of the ear. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Latin, literally nave of a wheel.

 

modish

mod ish |ˈmōdiSH ˈmoʊdɪʃ | adjective often derogatory conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable: it seems sad that such a scholar should feel compelled to use this modish jargon. DERIVATIVES mod ish ly adverb, mod ish ness noun

 

modiste

mo diste |mōˈdēst moʊˈdist | noun dated a fashionable milliner or dressmaker. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: French, from mode fashion.

 

Oxford Dictionary

modicum

modicum |ˈmɒdɪkəm | noun [ in sing. ] a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable: his statement had a modicum of truth. ORIGIN late 15th cent.: from Latin, neuter of modicus moderate , from modus measure .

 

modification

modi ¦fi |ca ¦tion |ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃ (ə )n | noun [ mass noun ] the action of modifying something: the parts supplied should fit with little or no modification. [ count noun ] a change made: a number of modifications are being carried out to the engines. ORIGIN late 15th cent. (in Scots law, denoting the assessment of a payment ): from French, or from Latin modificatio (n- ), from modificare (see modify ).

 

modifier

modi |fier |ˈmɒdɪfʌɪə | noun a person or thing that makes partial or minor changes to something. Grammar a word, especially an adjective or noun used attributively, that restricts or adds to the sense of a head noun (e.g. good and family in a good family house ). Genetics a gene which modifies the phenotypic expression of a gene at another locus.

 

modify

mod ¦ify |ˈmɒdɪfʌɪ | verb ( modifies, modifying, modified ) [ with obj. ] make partial or minor changes to (something ): she may be prepared to modify her views. Biology transform (a structure ) from its original anatomical form during development or evolution. Grammar (especially of an adjective ) restrict or add to the sense of (a noun ). Phonetics pronounce (a speech sound ) differently from the norm for that sound. DERIVATIVES modifiable adjective, modificatory |-fɪkeɪt (ə )ri |adjective ORIGIN late Middle English: from Old French modifier, from Latin modificare, from modus (see mode ).

 

Modigliani, Amedeo

Modigliani, Amedeo |ˌmɒdɪˈljɑːni | (1884 –1920 ), Italian painter and sculptor, resident in France from 1906. His portraits and nudes are noted for their elongated forms, linear qualities, and earthy colours.

 

modillion

modillion |məˈdɪljən | noun Architecture a projecting bracket under the corona of a cornice in the Corinthian and other orders. ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from French modillon, from Italian modiglione, based on Latin mutulus mutule .

 

modiolus

modiolus |məˈdʌɪələs | noun ( pl. modioli ) Anatomy the conical central axis of the cochlea of the ear. ORIGIN early 19th cent.: from Latin, literally nave of a wheel .

 

modish

modish |ˈməʊdɪʃ | adjective often derogatory conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable: it seems sad that such a scholar should feel compelled to use this modish jargon. DERIVATIVES modishly adverb, modishness noun

 

modiste

modiste |mɒˈdiːst | noun dated a fashionable milliner or dressmaker. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: French, from mode fashion .

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

modicum

modicum noun I'd like to leave while I still have a modicum of my self-respect: small amount, particle, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel, shred, dash, drop, pinch, soupçon, jot, iota, whit, atom, smattering, scintilla, hint, suggestion, tinge; informal smidgen, tad.

 

modification

modification noun 1 the design is undergoing modification: alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, refinement, revision. 2 some minor modifications were made: revision, refinement, improvement, amendment, adaptation, adjustment, change, alteration. 3 the modification of his views: softening, moderation, tempering, qualification.

 

modify

modify verb 1 their economic policy has been modified: alter, change, adjust, adapt, amend, revise, reshape, refashion, restyle, revamp, rework, remodel, refine; informal tweak, doctor. 2 he modified his more extreme views: moderate, revise, temper, soften, tone down, qualify.

 

modish

modish adjective modish outfits for spring: fashionable, stylish, chic, modern, contemporary, all the rage, in vogue, voguish, up-to-the-minute, à la mode, du jour; informal trendy, cool, with it, in, now, hip, styling /stylin', happening, phat, funky, kicky, tony, fly.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

modicum

modicum noun people with only a modicum of scientific knowledge: little bit, small amount, particle, degree, speck, fragment, scrap, crumb, grain, morsel, taste, soupçon, shred, mite, dash, drop, pinch, ounce, touch, tinge, dab, jot, iota, whit, tittle, jot or tittle, atom, inch, snippet, sliver, smattering, scintilla, hint, suggestion, whisper, trifle; informal smidgen, smidge, tad; archaic scantling, scruple.

 

modification

modification noun 1 the design of the engine is undergoing extensive modification: alteration, adjustment, change, adaptation, improvement, refinement, revision, recasting, reshaping, refashioning, restyling, revamping, reworking, remodelling, remoulding, reconstruction, reorganization; variation, conversion, transformation; tailoring, customization. 2 the proposal was passed after some minor modifications had been made: revision, refinement, variation, improvement, amendment, adaptation, adjustment, change, alteration. 3 working class opposition to the tax has led to some modification of this stance: softening, moderation, tempering, qualification, restriction, lessening, reduction, decrease, diminishing, lowering, abatement, mitigation.

 

modify

modify verb 1 their economic policy has been substantially modified: alter, make alterations to, change, adjust, make adjustments to, adapt, amend, improve, revise, recast, reform, reshape, refashion, redesign, restyle, revamp, rework, remake, remodel, remould, redo, reconstruct, reorganize, refine, reorient, reorientate, vary, transform, convert; customize, tailor; informal tweak; technical permute; rare permutate. 2 he was forced to modify his more extreme views: moderate, revise, temper, soften, tone down, blunt, dull, qualify, restrict, limit, lessen, reduce, decrease, diminish, lower, abate, mitigate.

 

modish

modish adjective fashionable, stylish, smart, chic, modern, contemporary, designer, all the rage, in vogue, trendsetting, voguish, up to the minute; French à la mode; informal trendy, cool, with it, in, now, hip, happening, snazzy, natty, nifty; N. Amer. informal kicky, tony; Brit. informal, dated all the go, swagger.

 

Duden Dictionary

Modi

Mo di Plural von Modus

 

Modifikation

Mo di fi ka ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Modifikati o n |die Modifikation; Genitiv: der Modifikation, Plural: die Modifikationen mittellateinisch modificatio < lateinisch modificatio = das Abmessen, Abwägen, zu: modificare, modifizieren 1 a bildungssprachlich das Modifizieren; Abwandlung, Abänderung Modifikationen vornehmen | der Austragungsmodus hat im Laufe der Jahre viele Modifikationen erfahren (ist oft modifiziert worden )b bildungssprachlich modifizierte Form, Ausführung der Text liegt in mehreren Modifikationen vor 2 Biologie durch äußere Faktoren bedingte nicht erbliche Abweichung einer Eigenschaft; abweichende Ausprägung eines Merkmals 3 Chemie jeweils durch die Kristallstruktur gekennzeichnete unterschiedliche Zustandsform, in der ein Stoff vorkommen kann 4 Psychologie durch Umwelteinfluss hervorgerufene, vorübergehende, geringfügige Veränderung der Konstitution

 

Modifikator

Mo di fi ka tor Substantiv, maskulin bildungssprachlich, Fachsprache , der |Modifik a tor |der Modifikator; Genitiv: des Modifikators, Plural: die Modifikatoren spätlateinisch modificator = jemand, der etwas ordnungsgemäß einrichtet etwas, was abschwächende oder verstärkende Wirkung hat bestimmte Gene wirken als Modifikatoren

 

modifizierbar

mo di fi zier bar Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |modifiz ie rbar |sich modifizieren lassend

 

modifizieren

mo di fi zie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich, Fachsprache |modifiz ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « lateinisch modificare = richtig abmessen; mäßigen, zu: modus (Modus ) und -ficare = machen 1 in einer oder mehreren Einzelheiten anders gestalten, umgestalten, [ab ]ändern, abwandeln eine These modifizieren | sein Verhalten modifizieren | ein modifizierter (Rennsport ; für sportliche Zwecke veränderter ) Serienmotor 2 in einer oder mehreren Einzelheiten eine [Ab ]änderung, Abwandlung, eigentümliche Ausprägung bewirken etwas modifiziert den Zustand von etwas | etwas kehrt in modifizierter Form wieder | modifizierende (nähere, einschränkende ) Bestimmungen | Sprachwissenschaft ein modifizierendes Verb Verb, das ein durch einen Infinitiv mit »zu « ausgedrücktes Sein oder Geschehen modifiziert, z. B. »pflegen « in dem Satz »Er pflegt lange zu schlafen «

 

Modifizierung

Mo di fi zie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Modifiz ie rung |lateinisch

 

Modigliani

Mo di g li a ni , Mo di glia ni Eigenname |…dɪlˈjaː …|italienischer Maler

 

modisch

mo disch Adjektiv |m o disch |zu Mode 1 a der herrschenden oder neuesten Mode 1a entsprechend, folgend eine modische Frisur | modische Kleidung | modische Effekte | sich modisch kleiden b die geltende oder neueste Mode 1a betreffend sich dem modischen Trend anpassen 2 der herrschenden oder neuesten Mode 2 entsprechend, folgend es ist heute modisch , nicht zu heiraten

 

Modist

Mo dist Substantiv, maskulin , der |Mod i st |1 Schreibkünstler des Spätmittelalters 2 veraltet Modewarenhändler

 

Modistin

Mo dis tin Substantiv, feminin , die |Mod i stin |Hutmacherin Berufsbezeichnung

 

French Dictionary

modicité

modicité n. f. nom féminin Caractère de ce qui est modique. : La modicité d ’une somme.

 

modifiable

modifiable adj. adjectif Qui peut être modifié. : Des équations modifiables.

 

modification

modification n. f. nom féminin Changement. : Apporter des modifications à un texte. SYNONYME transformation .

 

modifié

modifié , ée adj. adjectif Transformé, changé. : Des produits modifiés et améliorés. LOCUTION Organisme génétiquement modifié (OGM ). Organisme dont le génome a été modifié par introduction d ’un fragment d ’ADN.

 

modifier

modifier v. tr. , pronom. verbe transitif 1 Changer. : Modifier l ’aspect d ’un immeuble. SYNONYME transformer . 2 grammaire En parlant d ’un adverbe, préciser le sens d ’un verbe, d ’un adjectif ou d ’un autre adverbe. : Dans la phrase « Cette cantatrice chante divinement », l ’adverbe divinement modifie le sens du verbe chanter en déterminant la qualité du chant. verbe pronominal Devenir différent. : Ses traits se sont modifiés. SYNONYME changer ; évoluer ; varier . Note Grammaticale À la forme pronominale, le participe passé de ce verbe s ’accorde toujours en genre et en nombre avec son sujet. Ses projets se sont modifiés. étudier Conjugaison Redoublement du i à la première et à la deuxième personne du pluriel de l'indicatif imparfait et du subjonctif présent. (Que ) nous modifiions, (que ) vous modifiiez.

 

modique

modique adj. adjectif Bas, de peu de valeur. : Pour une modique somme, pour très peu, vous obtiendrez de jolis objets. SYNONYME faible ; petit . LOCUTION Habitation à loyer modique (HLM ). Immeuble réservé aux personnes ayant de faibles revenus. Note Technique Dans le reste de la francophonie, on emploie l ’expression habitation à loyer modéré.

 

modiquement

modiquement adv. adverbe D ’une manière modique.

 

modiste

modiste n. m. et f. nom masculin et féminin Personne qui fabrique des chapeaux de femmes. Note Technique La personne qui fabrique ou vend des chapeaux d ’hommes est un chapelier, une chapelière.

 

Spanish Dictionary

módico, -ca

módico, -ca adjetivo [cantidad, precio ] Que es moderado y accesible :un precio módico; otorgó una módica pensión .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xix ) del latín modicus, derivado de modus medida ’. De la familia etimológica de modo (V.).

 

modificable

modificable adjetivo Que puede ser modificado :su percepción de la realidad es difícilmente modificable; las reglas pasan entonces a ser consideradas como productos de un acuerdo social, útiles para conseguir ciertos fines, y modificables si pierden esa utilidad .

 

modificación

modificación nombre femenino 1 Acción de modificar o modificarse :la modificación de los datos debe ser aprobada por el propio cliente .2 Efecto de modificar o modificarse :tuvimos que hacer varias modificaciones en el texto .3 biol Cambio que por influencia del medio se produce en los caracteres anatómicos o fisiológicos de un ser vivo y que no se transmite por herencia a los descendientes .

 

modificador, -ra

modificador, -ra adjetivo 1 Que modifica o cambia algo, variando su disposición o alguna característica sin alterar las cualidades o características esenciales :el hombre es actor y, por tanto, modificador de la realidad; lo que confiere el carácter lúdico a estas acciones es su carencia de responsabilidad, en la medida en que no poseen efectos de verdad modificadores de esa realidad .2 nombre masculino /adjetivo ling Elemento de un sintagma que restringe la aplicación de uso del núcleo o de un complemento del mismo sintagma .SINÓNIMO adjunto .

 

modificar

modificar verbo transitivo 1 Cambiar una cosa variando su disposición o alguna característica sin alterar sus cualidades o características esenciales :modificar una ley; la agricultura modifica los valores del cazador paleolítico, poniendo en lugar del mundo animal el vegetal, transformando la zoolatría en culto a la fecundidad; los actores modifican a cada instante el diálogo, lo cual enriquece la obra día a día ;los rostros y los lugares se modificaban cada minuto en mi imaginación como arrastrados por el agua .2 ling Restringir o delimitar la aplicación de uso de una palabra :el adverbio modifica el verbo; el complemento que modifica al sujeto (y concuerda con él en género y número ) se denomina atributo .ETIMOLOGÍA Préstamo (s. xv ) del latín modificare arreglar ’, compuesto de modus medida ’ y facere hacer ’. De la familia etimológica de modo (V.). Conjugación [1 ] como sacar .

 

modificativo, -va

modificativo, -va adjetivo Que modifica o sirve para modificar .

 

modillón

modillón nombre masculino Saliente, generalmente en forma de voluta, con que se adorna por debajo una cornisa .SINÓNIMO can, canecillo .

 

modismo

modismo nombre masculino Expresión característica de una lengua, formada por un conjunto de palabras con una estructura fija y con un significado que no se puede deducir del significado de las palabras que lo forman :la expresión en un abrir y cerrar de ojos ’ es un modismo del castellano .

 

modistilla

modistilla nombre femenino Esp Mujer que tiene por oficio hacer trabajos de costura, como cortar, coser o arreglar prendas de vestir, en especial cuando lo hace como aprendiza u oficiala de modista en un taller; generalmente se usa para resaltar el carácter modesto de dicho oficio .

 

modisto, -ta

modisto, -ta nombre masculino y femenino 1 Persona que tiene por oficio diseñar y confeccionar prendas de vestir, en especial de moda :el modisto francés apuesta por colores estridentes, rosa, verde o rojo, muy al estilo de la década de los sesenta .Tiene doble forma de masculino: el modisto y el modista .2 nombre femenino Mujer que tiene por oficio confeccionar prendas de vestir, en especial femeninas, y hacer arreglos de costura :antes de ser modista fue vendedora de flores .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

modicum

mod i cum /mɑ́dɪkəm |mɔ́d -/名詞 〖a of A 〗少量 [わずか ]のA (!Aは U 名詞 ) .

 

modification

mod i fi ca tion /mɑ̀dɪfɪkéɪʃ (ə )n |mɔ̀d -/名詞 1 C «…に対する » (具体的な )変更, 修正 «to » make some modifications to the apartment アパートを少し改装する 2 U (部分的な )変更, 修正 ; 緩和, 加減 genetic modification 遺伝子組み換え 3 U C 文法 修飾, 限定 ; 母音変化 .4 C 生物 (環境による )変態 .

 

modifier

mod i fi er /mɑ́dɪfàɪə r |mɔ́d -/名詞 C 1 修正 [変更 ]する人 [物 ].2 文法 修飾語句 〘形容詞 [副詞 ](句 )など .

 

modify

mod i fy /mɑ́dɪfàɪ |mɔ́d -/mode (尺度 )ify (合せる )〗動詞 -fies /-z /; -fied /-d /; ing 他動詞 1 (より良くするために部分的に )〈意見 計画など 〉を変える , 修正する (change )modify the terms of a lease 賃貸借契約の条件を変更する genetically modified crops 遺伝子組み換え作物 2 〈条件など 〉を加減 [緩和 ]する modify one's demands 要求を緩和する 3 文法 〈形容詞などが 〉〈名詞など 〉を修飾 [限定 ]する ; 〘言 〙母音 をウムラウト (umlaut )によって変異させる .自動詞 変更 [修正 ]される .m dified Am rican pl n the (ホテルの )修正アメリカ方式 〘部屋代と朝夕食代を日決め [週決め ]の定額で請求する; ⦅略 ⦆MAP .

 

modish

mod ish /móʊdɪʃ /形容詞 流行の, 流行を追う, 当世風の (fashionable ).ly 副詞 ness 名詞