Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

modder

/ˈmɑdəɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.00 in modern English

Syllables: mod-der
IPA: /ˈmɑdəɹ/

10

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle.

Informal

adj

comparative form of mod: more mod

Example Sentences

"Content creators (or ‘modders’) are individuals who create additional content for computer games. […] The creation of 3D models requires a lot of skill, with modders needing to have knowledge of 3D design software and coding so that the models can function within the game itself."

Etymology

From mod (“to modify (an object) from its original condition”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

Word Breakdown

Prefix: mod
Root: *med-
Suffix: -er

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmɑdəɹ/
British English: /ˈmɒdə/

Usage

Informal

Inflected Forms

modders (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

mod modding modify hackerspace makerspace

Rhymes With

fodder solder odder moder dodder nodder bodder

Questions

How do you pronounce modder?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɑdəɹ/.
What does modder mean?: Often preceded by a descriptive word: one who modifies a mass-manufactured object, especially computer hardware or software, or a motor vehicle.
Where does modder come from?: From mod (“to modify (an object) from its original condition”) + -er (suffix forming agent nouns).

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