Modality
volume
British pronunciation/mə‍ʊdˈælɪti/
American pronunciation/məˈdæɫəti/

Definition & Meaning of "modality"

Modality
01

a method of therapy that involves physical or electrical therapeutic treatment

02

a particular sense

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the way in which language expresses the speaker's or writer's attitude, opinion, or degree of certainty regarding a statement or proposition

What is "modality"?

Modality in linguistics refers to the way speakers express attitudes, possibilities, necessities, or obligations regarding an action or situation. It is often conveyed through modal verbs such as "can," "must," or "should." For example, "She can go" expresses possibility, while "She must go" indicates necessity. Modality allows speakers to communicate their stance on the likelihood, desirability, or obligation of events, adding layers of meaning to sentences. It is essential in shaping how actions or situations are understood, giving flexibility and nuance to language.

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verb inflections that express how the action or state is conceived by the speaker

modality

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