premodify

present singular third person premodifies · participle present premodifying · participle past premodified · past premodified

1. To modify in advance.

   premodifying phrase

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   premodifying clause

   When a premodifying phrase (such as this one) is used, the meaning of the clause that follows it (such as this one) is qualified or altered.

   When you order a high-end laptop, the website's order form lets you select optional customizations, which can allow you to premodify your machine so as to prepare for further mods later.

   Antonyms: postmodify