Meaning of QUALIFIER
| Pronunciation: | | 'kwâlu`fIur
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- [n] a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
- [n] a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition; "the tournament was won by a late qualifier"
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| | See Also: | | adjective, adverb, content word, contestant, dangling modifier, intensifier, intensive, misplaced modifier, open-class word, phrase | |
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| | Definition: | | \Qual"i*fi`er\, n.
One who, or that which, qualifies; that which modifies,
reduces, tempers or restrains.
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