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misplaced modifier vs qualifier

qualifier vs misplaced modifier

misplaced modifier and qualifier both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
misplaced modifier Yes No No No
qualifier Yes No No No
As nouns, qualifier is a hypernym of misplaced modifier; that is, qualifier is a word with a broader meaning than misplaced modifier:
  • misplaced modifier: a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'
  • qualifier: a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
Other hypernyms of misplaced modifier include modifier.
misplaced modifier (noun) qualifier (noun)
a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us' a content word that qualifies the meaning of a noun or verb
a contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition
Difference between misplaced modifier and qualifier

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