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modal
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modal, modalité
relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution
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modal, modulaire
relating to or expressing the mood of a verb
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modal, relatif à un mode
of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode
Modal
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modal
(grammar) a verb that is used with the main verb of a sentence to indicate possibility, intention, etc., such as can, might, should, etc.
What is a "modal"?
A modal is a type of auxiliary verb used to express necessity, possibility, permission, or ability. Modals help convey the speaker's attitude toward the action of the main verb, indicating whether it is required, allowed, or likely to happen. Common modal verbs in English include "can," "could," "may," "might," "must," "shall," "should," "will," and "would." For example, in the sentence "You must study for the exam," the word "must" expresses necessity. Modals are essential for providing additional meaning and context in sentences, helping to clarify the speaker's intentions and the nature of actions.
modal
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mod
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bimodal
adj
bimodal
adj
modality
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modality
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Exemple
Modal interchange involves borrowing chords from different modes to create harmonic interest.
The shift away from traditional tonality in the late 19th and early 20th centuries led to the development of atonal and modal music styles.
