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modality

mo·dal·i·ty
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moh-dal-i-tee]
    • /moʊˈdæl ɪ ti/
    • /məʊˈdæl.ə.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-dal-i-tee]
    • /moʊˈdæl ɪ ti/

Definitions of modality word

  • noun plural modality the quality or state of being modal. 1
  • noun plural modality an attribute or circumstance that denotes mode or manner. 1
  • noun plural modality Also called mode. Logic. the classification of propositions according to whether they are contingently true or false, possible, impossible, or necessary. 1
  • noun plural modality Medicine/Medical. the application of a therapeutic agent, usually a physical therapeutic agent. 1
  • noun plural modality one of the primary forms of sensation, as vision or touch. 1
  • noun modality Modal quality. 1

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Origin of modality

First appearance:

before 1610
One of the 40% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word modālitās, dating back to 1610-20. See modal, -ity

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Modality

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

modality popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

modality usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for modality

noun modality

  • method — a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
  • process — a systematic series of actions directed to some end: to devise a process for homogenizing milk.
  • procedure — subroutine
  • manner — mainour.
  • style — a particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character: the baroque style; The style of the house was too austere for their liking.

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