Definition

To change or adjust something before it is used or considered.

Example

In grammar, adjectives often premodify nouns to provide more detail.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we can premodify our sentences to make them clearer?

Yeah, I think it really helps in writing and speaking.

Exactly! It makes our ideas more organized and easy to follow.

For sure! I want to practice that more in my essays.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Premodify → It is formed from "pre-" (meaning before) and "modify" (from Latin "modificare", meaning to change or adjust). The word "premodify" means to change or adjust something before it is finalized or established.

Memory Tip

Think of making a change or adjustment ('modify') 'before' ('pre-') something is set in place.

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