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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
Understanding how to use modals correctly is crucial for forming accurate and nuanced sentences.
Comprendre comment utiliser correctement les verbes modaux est crucial pour former des phrases précises et nuancées.
modal
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modal, modal
pertaining to or representing the most frequently occurring value in a statistical distribution
Exemples
Analysts calculated the modal income of the population.
Les analystes ont calculé le revenu modal de la population.
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modal, modal
relating to the grammatical mood of verbs, expressing modality such as necessity, possibility, or obligation
Exemples
The teacher explained modal usage in conditional statements.
L'enseignant a expliqué l'usage modal dans les phrases conditionnelles.
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modal, modal
pertaining to a musical mode, especially in ecclesiastical compositions
Exemples
Gregorian chants are modal in nature.
Les chants grégoriens sont de nature modale.
