modifier

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For literal as a modifier, the OED gives the gloss occas. of a scribal error): Affecting a letter.

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  1. noun A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or word group.

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  • Like Liam, he used the word “fock” as a modifier, an intensifier, and as an all-purpose replacement for any other word that momentarily escaped his restricted vocabulary. —  Scoundrel by Bernard Cornwell
  • Each move has a speed, stamina rating, modifier, and damage (yep, cheat sheet). —  Flames Rising Horror Webzine
  • The moment you see a comma and the hint of the modifier, ask what is it modiying.
  • The first key is interpreted as a modifier, like control or alt. —  AutoHotkey Community
  • This time I decided to share a cool way to discover your most frequent keyword modifier. —  Search Engine Journal
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/ˈmɑdɪfaɪər/
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