substantial modification
collocation in Englishmeaningsofsubstantialandmodification
These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withmodification.
substantial
adjective
uk/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/us/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
large in size, value, ...
See more atsubstantial
modification
noun
uk/ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us/ˌmɑː.də.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a change to something, usually to ...
See more atmodification
(Definition ofsubstantialandmodificationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofsubstantial modification
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Recent work has shown that such seemingly common-sense assumptions requiresubstantialmodificationin light of the complex legacy of colonialism.
From theCambridge English Corpus
In addition, gastropods are ectotherms, are susceptible to desiccation, and are not very vagile; consequently, they may be affected strongly by disturbance and its oftensubstantialmodificationof microclimate.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Substantialmodificationto some sections of the redevelopment plan have already been made in response to representations from the residents.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The introduction of arbitration, therefore, would entail asubstantialmodificationof the machinery which has operated since 1919.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
This will not be easy to satisfy withoutsubstantialmodificationof those schemes even where some provision for widows' benefit is now in existence.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
But a costly andsubstantialmodificationof our system of the kind envisaged in these proposals is neither necessary nor acceptable.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
We are advised, rightly, in this debate that it is too soon to seeksubstantialmodificationof the principle behind the lottery.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
At the moment, it does not appear likely that the proposals will require verysubstantialmodification.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
I have not in mind at present anysubstantialmodificationof hospitals' accounting arrangements.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
The installation of a pump is asubstantialmodificationand that problem should be addressed.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
If there is asubstantialmodificationin rates, it must be possible to close or move an account, at no cost, at the request of the customer.
FromEuroparl Parallel Corpus - English
I have decided to make asubstantialmodificationin this standard by omitting the requirement for the weaker eye and by making the standard normal vision only.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
It underwentsubstantialmodificationat the end of the 15th century to make it habitable, most importantly, the addition of windows and a circular tower.
From This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Wikipedia
The edifice did not undergo anysubstantialmodification.
From This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Wikipedia
Substantialmodificationwas necessary in order to ensure operating efficiency and functionality.
From This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Wikipedia
After duty has been paid on particular goods, the importer can seek a refund of duties if the goods are exported withoutsubstantialmodification.
From This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Wikipedia
The onlysubstantialmodificationwas an upgrade of their audio systems.
From This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Wikipedia
Substantialmodificationto an original work, even if it performs exactly the same function, would not be prevented by copyright.
From This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Wikipedia
Excavations have revealed a small number of houses that had undergone more substantial modifications, mostly in the form of lengthways extensions (figure 3c).
From theCambridge English Corpus
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofsubstantial
Go to the definition ofmodification
See other collocations withmodification