modified
Adjusted from original
Modified means changed or altered from an original state, typically to improve function or suit a particular purpose.
A modified car has aftermarket upgrades; a modified recipe adjusts ingredients or proportions.
In grammar, a modified word has another word or phrase attached that describes or limits it.
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) have had their DNA altered through biotechnology.
Made or became different
- transformedFundamentally changed in nature
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
- tweakedAltered in minor ways
- revisedChanged after reconsideration
reworked · adapted · converted · reshaped · reformulated · amended · varied · reconfigured
Genetically altered
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- transgenicHaving inserted foreign genes
- recombinantGenetically engineered combination
- splicedBound by interweaving
edited · hybrid · crossbred · GMO · gene-altered · CRISPR · cloned · selective
Adjusted to fit exactly
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- custom-builtManufactured to individual requirements
- custom-madeMade to individual order
made-to-order · fitted · individualized · adapted · specialized · configured · handcrafted · tailor-made
Made contemporary
- upgradedRaised in quality
- refreshedRestored to vigor
- renewedMade valid again
- currentDirected flow of charge
revised · contemporary · latest · recent · refurbished · rejuvenated · retrofitted · patched
Increased in quality
- upgradedRaised in quality
- refinedPurified or cultured
- optimizedMade maximally efficient
- fine-tunedPrecisely calibrated for optimal results
polished · strengthened · boosted · augmented · enriched · bettered · perfected · streamlined
Limited in scope
- controlledKept within limits
- limitedRestricted in extent
- governedAdministered by authority
- supervisedDirected with oversight
monitored · compliant · permitted · licensed · approved · sanctioned · authorized · certified
changed
Made or became different
- transformedFundamentally changed in nature
- adjustedChanged to improve fit
- tweakedAltered in minor ways
revised · reworked · adapted · converted · reshaped · reformulated · amended · varied · reconfigured · remodeled
mutated
Genetically altered
- engineeredDesigned with technical precision
- transgenicHaving inserted foreign genes
- recombinantGenetically engineered combination
spliced · edited · hybrid · crossbred · GMO · gene-altered · CRISPR · cloned · selective · bred
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- custom-builtManufactured to individual requirements
custom-made · made-to-order · fitted · individualized · adapted · specialized · configured · handcrafted · tailor-made · one-of-a-kind
modernized
Made contemporary
current · revised · contemporary · latest · recent · refurbished · rejuvenated · retrofitted · patched
enhanced
Increased in quality
fine-tuned · polished · strengthened · boosted · augmented · enriched · bettered · perfected · streamlined · sharpened
restricted
Limited in scope
- controlledKept within limits
- limitedRestricted in extent
- governedAdministered by authority
supervised · monitored · compliant · permitted · licensed · approved · sanctioned · authorized · certified · inspected
- alteredchanged, altered, edited, revised, tweaked
- statusespending, active, approved, inactive, completed
- vehicle adjectivesfast, slow, new, old, used
- versionsversion, edition, variant, variation, revision
- test modifiersdiagnostic, preliminary, confirmatory, routine, stat
- racing vehiclesrace car, dragster, IndyCar, F1 car, NASCAR
modifiednatural
Not artificially produced
organic · unprocessed · pure · wild · native
modifiedunqualified
Lacking required credentials
unrestricted · absolute · unconditional · unlimited · unmitigated
- Genetically modified foodProduce with altered DNA
- dangling modifierPhrase with unclear referent
- genetically modified cropsPlants with altered DNA
- genetically modifiedAltered at DNA level
- genetic modificationAltering DNA deliberately
- modified rulesGuidelines changed from original
modification, modified starch, modifier, modifies, modifiable, unmodified, modifiers, overmodified