premodify

English

Etymology

From pre- +‎ modify.

Verb

premodify (third-person singular simple present premodifies, present participle premodifying, simple past and past participle premodified)

1. To modify in advance.

   Antonym: postmodify

   premodifying phrase

   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.

See also

• postprocess (verb)
• preprocess (verb)