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Modifier

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Modifier may refer to:

  • Grammatical modifier, a word that modifies the meaning of another word or limits its meaning
  • Modifier key, a kind of key on a computer keyboard that changes the semantics of other keys (e.g. the shift key)
  • In 3D computer graphics, an attribute that modifies a polygonal mesh to change its geometry, but preserves the original vertex data
  • Car tuner, one who modifies the performance or appearance of a vehicle
  • Alphanumeric or numeric two-digit characters used to indicate certain circumstances or changes made to procedural, surgical, service, and supplies codes in the HCPCS clinical coding system

See also

  • Modification (disambiguation)
  • Modified (disambiguation)
  • Single-word modifier (disambiguation)
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