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modal
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modal, relatif au mode
relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution
Exemples
The modal score on the test was 85.
Analysts calculated the modal income of the population.
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modal, relatif au mode
relating to or expressing the mood of a verb
Exemples
She studied the modal forms in the sentence.
The teacher explained modal usage in conditional statements.
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modal, relatif au mode musical
of or relating to a musical mode; especially written in an ecclesiastical mode
Exemples
The choir performed a modal composition from the Renaissance period.
Gregorian chants are modal in nature.
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.
Exemples
The teacher explained that modals are auxiliary verbs that help convey different shades of meaning.
L'enseignant a expliqué que les modaux sont des verbes auxiliaires qui aident à transmettre différentes nuances de sens.
Understanding how to use modals correctly is crucial for forming accurate and nuanced sentences.
Comprendre comment utiliser les verbes modaux correctement est crucial pour former des phrases précises et nuancées.
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bimodal
modality
modal
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