Misplaced modifier and Modifier

Misplaced modifier noun - A word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'.

Modifier and misplaced modifier are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Modifier" instead a noun phrase "Misplaced modifier".

Modifier noun - A content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb.

Misplaced modifier and modifier are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Misplaced modifier" with "Modifier", this terms are similar.

Nearby Words: modify, modification, modified, modifiable