modal Meaning & Definition
What Does Modal Mean?
Modal is used as a noun meaning A modal proposition. It can also mean A modal form, notably a modal auxiliary. As an adjective, it means Of, or relating to a mode or modus.
Quick Facts About Modal
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | average, conditioning and forming |
| Antonyms | modeless |
Modal Definition (Noun)
- A modal proposition.
- A modal form, notably a modal auxiliary.
- (grammar) A modal verb.
- A modal window, one that cannot be closed until a decision is made.
Modal as an Adjective
- Of, or relating to a mode or modus
- (grammar) of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause
- Of, relating to, or composed in the musical modi by which an octave is divided, associated with emotional moods in Ancient — and in medieval ecclesiastical music
- Of, or relating to the modality between propositions
- Relating to the statistical mode.
- Having separate modes in which user input has different effects.
- Requiring immediate user interaction and thus presented so that it cannot be closed or interacted behind until a decision is made.
a modal dialog; a modal window
- Relating to the form of a thing rather to any of its attributes
Synonyms of Modal
Modal synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Modal
Modal in a Sentence
a modal dialog; a modal window
Words That Rhyme With Modal
Common Questions About Modal
Is modal a noun or an adjective?
Modal is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for modal?
Close synonyms of modal are average, conditioning and forming. See the full list of modal synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of modal?
The opposite of modal is modeless.