die Modifikation
Translation
modification, alteration, change
Examples
Wir brauchen eine kleine Modifikation am Design.
We need a small modification to the design.
Die genetische Modifikation ist umstritten.
Genetic modification is controversial.
Grammar Patterns
((Modifikation)) of ((sth.)) 'modification of something' The modification of the plan was approved.
((Modifikation)) to ((sth.)) 'modification to something' We need a modification to the design.
Similar Words
Änderung, Anpassung, Veränderung
Etymology
From Latin 'modificatio', from 'modus' (measure) + 'facere' (to make). Literally 'a making according to measure'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English word 'modification'. The suffix '-ation' is common in both languages for nouns derived from verbs.