modifiedword
nounUK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪd wɜːd/
US /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd wɜːrd/
A modified word is a word that has been changed a little to make a new word.
The teacher showed us how 'happy' becomes 'unhappy' as a modified word.
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2. A word whose ending changes to show tense or number.
'Walked' is a modified word made from 'walk'.
3. A word that has been edited to fit a special use.
The sign used a modified word so younger kids could read it.
4. A word changed by adding letters at the start or end.
'Reread' is a modified word built from 'read'.