Premodify

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To modify in advance.

    "premodifying phrase"

Example

More examples

"When a premodifying phrase (such as this one) is used, the meaning of the clause that follows it (such as this one) is qualified or altered."

Etymology

From pre- + modify.

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