modifiable
adjective
Simple meaning
Capable of being modified in form or character or strength.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɑdəfaɪəbəl
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Definition
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adjective
Capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
“The rhythm of physiological time is not modifiable except by interference with certain fundamental processes" - Alexis Carrel.”
Capable of being modified; subject to modification.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)
Used this way, modifiable is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The rhythm of physiological time is not modifiable except by interference with certain fundamental processes" - Alexis Carrel.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Sense: capable of being modified in form or character
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