1. (

• modifier ,
• qualifier

) a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb ;

2. (

• modifier ,

) a moderator who makes less extreme or uncompromising ;

3. (

• changer ,
• modifier

) a person who changes something; "an inveterate changer of the menu" ;

4. (

• modifier ,
• modifier_gene

) a gene that modifies the effect produced by another gene ;