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Meaning of
modality
in English
modality
us
//məˈdɑlɪti//
uk
//məˈdælɪti//
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Definitions
Noun
verb
inflection
showing
action
conception
(
linguistics
)
The
concept
of
modality
affects
the
meaning
of
sentences
in
linguistics
.
classification
of
propositions
(
logic
)
In
logic
,
modality
is
used
to
classify
propositions
as
necessary
or
contingent
.
medical
method
of
diagnosis
or
treatment
Doctors
use
various
modalities
to
diagnose
and
treat
patients
effectively
.
mode
of
being
or
existence
;
quality
The
philosopher
explored
the
modality
of
human
existence
in
her
latest
book
.
a
musical
concept
related
to
diatonic
scales
(
modes
)
The
composer
incorporated
elements
of
different
musical
modalities
into
his
symphony
.
