modifier
nounUK /ˈmɒdɪfaɪə/
US /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪər/
A word that changes or adds to the meaning of another word.
In the phrase 'very happy,' the word 'very' is a modifier.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person or thing that makes partial or minor changes to something.
The software modifier adjusted the settings to improve performance.
3. A substance added to a material to change its properties.
The polymer modifier made the plastic more flexible.
4. In computing, a key on a keyboard that changes the function of another key.
Hold the Shift modifier while pressing the letter to type a capital.