true modification
[truː ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən]
noun phrasepl: true modifications
modificação verdadeira
1. A genuine or authentic change made to something, as opposed to a superficial or cosmetic alteration
The software update represents a true modification of the system's core architecture.
A atualização do software representa uma modificação verdadeira da arquitetura central do sistema.
2. In linguistic or grammatical contexts, an actual change to a word's form or structure, not merely a variation
Adding a suffix is a true modification of the word's morphology.
Adicionar um sufixo é uma modificação verdadeira da morfologia da palavra.
3. A substantive alteration rather than a temporary or reversible change
The renovation was a true modification of the building's interior.
A renovação foi uma modificação verdadeira do interior do edifício.
This term is primarily used in technical, academic, and business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It emphasizes authenticity and substantive nature of change, often used to distinguish meaningful updates from superficial ones in software development, legal documents, and institutional settings.
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