MODIFIABLE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does modifiable mean? 

• MODIFIABLE (adjective)
  The adjective MODIFIABLE has 1 sense:

1. capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)

  Familiarity information: MODIFIABLE used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MODIFIABLE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme)

Context example:

the rhythm of physiological time is not modifiable except by interference with certain fundamental processes

Antonym:

unmodifiable (incapable of being modified in form or character or strength (especially by making less extreme))

Derivation:

modify (cause to change; make different; cause a transformation)

modify (make less severe or harsh or extreme)

 Context examples 

They conclude that the results suggest the importance of diet quality as a potentially modifiable tool to improve prognosis among men and women with CRC.

(Healthy Diets Have Better Impact on Colorectal Cancer, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

The findings, if confirmed by future studies, suggest that yogurt might serve as a widely acceptable modifiable factor, which could complement colorectal cancer screening and reduce risk of adenoma among the unscreened, Cao said by email.

(Eating Yogurt May Lower Risk of Colon Cancer in Men, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)