MODIFIER
- one that modifies (to alter slightly) [n -S]
- A gene that modifies the phenotypic expression of a gene at another locus
- A person or thing that makes partial or minor changes to something
- A word, esp. an adjective or noun used attributively, that restricts or adds to the sense of a head noun (e.g., good and family in a good family house)
- one that modifies (to change in form or character) [n MODIFIERS]