Definitions
1.nounThe form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.
2.nounThe change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)
3.nounThe result of modifying something; a new or changed form.
4.nounThe act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment."Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound."
5.nounA change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring."Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan."
6.nounA change to a word when it is borrowed by another language"The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow"."