Definitions for modal
ˈmoʊd lmodal

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. modal auxiliary verb, modal auxiliary, modal verb, modaladjective

   an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality

2. modal(a), averageadjective

   relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution

   "the modal age at which American novelists reach their peak is 30"

3. modaladjective

   of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode

4. modaladjective

   relating to or expressing the mood of a verb

   "modal auxiliary"

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1. Modaladjective

   (Gram.) Pertaining to or denoting mood.

2. Modaladjective

   (Logic & Metaph.) Indicating, or pertaining to, some mode of conceiving existence, or of expressing thought, such as the modes of possibility or obligation.

3. Modalnoun

   A modal auxiliary.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. modalnoun

   A modal proposition

2. modalnoun

   A modal form, notably a modal auxiliary.

3. modaladjective

   of, or relating to a mode or modus

4. modaladjective

   of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause

5. modaladjective

   of, relating to, or composed in the musical modi by which an octave is divided, associated with emotional moods in Ancient - and in medieval ecclesiastical music

6. modaladjective

   of, or relating to the modality between propositions

7. modaladjective

   relating to the statistical mode.

8. modaladjective

   Having separate modes in which user input has different effects.

9. modaladjective

   requiring immediate user interaction (often used as modal dialog or modal window)

10. Etymology: From modalis, from modus; see mode. Compare to French, Spanish and Portuguese modal and Italian modale.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Modaladjective

   Relating to the form or mode, not the essence.

   Etymology: modale, Fr. modalis, Latin.

   When we speak of faculties of the soul, we assert not with the schools their real distinction from it, but only a modal diversity. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps.

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1. modal

   Modal refers to the concept or system of modes. In a broad sense, it can relate to a particular method, form, or type of operation, behavior, or existence. The definition of "modal" can vary depending on the context. For instance, in linguistics, it refers to mood or manner of expressing, in logic, it's about necessity or possibility, in music, it refers to types of scales, and in transportation, it pertains to the mode or method of transport.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Modaladjective

   of or pertaining to a mode or mood; consisting in mode or form only; relating to form; having the form without the essence or reality

2. Modaladjective

   indicating, or pertaining to, some mode of conceiving existence, or of expressing thought

3. Etymology: [Cf. F. modal. See Mode.]

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1. Modal

   Modal is a type of rayon, a semi-synthetic cellulose fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose, in this case often from beech trees. Modal is used alone or with other fibers in household items such as towels, bathrobes, underwear and bedsheets. Manufacturers claim a number of advantages for the fiber: about 50% more hygroscopic per unit volume than cotton, takes dye like cotton, color-fast when washed in warm water, resistant to shrinkage and fading but prone to stretching and pilling. It is also claimed that mineral deposits from hard water do not stick to the fabric surface. It is smooth and soft, more so than mercerized cotton, though some perceive it to have a synthetic texture. Modal fabrics should be washed at lower temperatures and like cotton, are often ironed after washing.

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Anagrams for modal »

1. MOALD

2. dolma

3. domal

How to pronounce modal?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say modal in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of modal in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of modal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of modal in a Sentence

1. Hendrith Smith:

   The new transportation system is multi-modal, autonomous and electric. People utilize a variety of vehicles including cars, bicycles, passenger drones, hoverboards, airplanes, boats, rockets and more. And with ease, efficiency and comfort. At Mayflower-Plymouth, we’re making that real.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=modal
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=modal
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Modal
4. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=modal
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modal
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=modal
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=modal