Qualifiers

Definition

Qualifiers are words or phrases that add nuance or specificity to a statement, indicating the degree of certainty or uncertainty. They can strengthen or weaken the impact of a claim.

Related terms

Intensifiers:

Words that increase the strength or forcefulness of a statement, such as "absolutely" or "completely."

Modifier:

A word or phrase that describes, clarifies, or limits another word's meaning within a sentence.

Adverbs: Words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs by providing information about how, when, where, why, or to what extent something happens.