modifier key

noun

A key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.

“Ctrl, Alt, and Shift are the modifier keys on a typical modern keyboard.”

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Meanings

nounmodifier key (plural modifier keys)

plural modifier keys

  1. computingA key (on a computer keyboard) that may be pressed simultaneously with certain other keys to activate predefined functions.

    Ctrl, Alt, and Shift are the modifier keys on a typical modern keyboard.

Translations

Greek πλήκτρο τροποποίησης
  • πλήκτρο τροποποίησης (plíktro tropopoíisis)a computer keyboard
Portuguese tecla modificadora
  • tecla modificadoraa computer keyboard
Spanish tecla modificadora
  • tecla modificadoraa computer keyboard
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APA

modifier key. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modifier%20key

MLA

“modifier key.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modifier%20key. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “modifier key,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modifier%20key.

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