modifications

noun

1. 1

   The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

2. 2

   The change undergone by a word when used in a construction (for instance am => 'm in I'm)

3. 3

   The result of modifying something; a new or changed form.

4. 4

   The act of making a change to something while keeping its essential character intact; an alteration or adjustment.

   “Jim's modification to the radio's tuning resulted in clearer sound.”

5. 5

   A change to an organism as a result of its environment that is not transmissable to offspring.

   “Due to his sunbathing, Jim's body experienced modifications: he got a tan.”

6. 6

   A change to a word when it is borrowed by another language

   “The Chinese word "kòu tóu" had a modification made to become the English "kowtow".”