From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
modified
adj 1: changed in form or character; "their modified stand made
the issue more acceptable"; "the performance of the
modified aircraft was much improved" [ant: unmodified]
2: mediocre [syn: limited, modified]
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Modify \Mod"i*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Modified; p. pr. & vb.
n. Modifying.] [F. modifier, L. modificare, modificari;
modus limit + -ficare (in comp.) to make. See Mode, and
-fy.]
1. To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to change a
part of something while leaving most parts unchanged; to
alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to
some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a
contract.
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2. To limit or reduce in extent or degree; to moderate; to
qualify; to lower.
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Of his grace
He modifies his first severe decree. --Dryden.
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