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Changed, adapted, or altered in a specific way in order to fulfill a particular purpose or improve a quality.
Der Motor wurde für das Rennen speziell modifiziert, um mehr Leistung zu erbringen.
The engine was specially modified for the race in order to deliver more power.
'Modifiziert' (modified) is the past participle of the verb 'modifizieren' (to modify). It is very often used like a normal adjective before a noun.
Das ist eine modifizierte Version der ursprünglichen Software.
This is a modified version of the original software.
The word 'modifiziert' (modified) belongs more to technical and written language. It sounds more technical and precise than, for example, 'verändert' (changed) or 'angepasst' (adapted).
Die Wissenschaftler präsentierten ihre modifizierte Theorie auf der Konferenz.
The scientists presented their modified theory at the conference.
A very common and important combination is 'genetisch modifiziert' (genetically modified). This expression is often used in connection with food and agriculture.
In der EU gibt es strenge Regeln für genetisch modifizierte Organismen.
In the EU, there are strict rules for genetically modified organisms.
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'unverändert' and 'modifiziert' are opposites when it comes to whether something has remained the same or has been adapted. 'unverändert' means that the form, condition, or content is still the same as before. 'modifiziert' means that something has been changed, usually with a specific goal. 'unverändert' fits when you want to emphasize that nothing has been changed. 'modifiziert' fits when a version has been adapted or improved.
Für den Kurs benutzen wir eine modifizierte Version des Plans.
For the course, we are using a modified version of the plan.
Bitte lassen Sie die Daten im Formular unverändert.
Please leave the data in the form unchanged.