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English word modify comes from Latin modus, Latin faciendus, and later Latin modifico ((intransitive) I limit. (transitive) I control, regulate.)

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modus (Latin)

(grammar) mood, mode. Bound, limit. Manner, method, way. Measure.

(intransitive) I limit. (transitive) I control, regulate.

modifier (Middle French)

modifien (Middle English)

modify (English)

(intransitive) To be or become modified.. (transitive) To make partial changes to.

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