modal

mod·al

adj \ˈmō-d^əl\

Definition of MODAL

1

: of or relating to modality in logic

2

: containing provisions as to the mode of procedure or the manner of taking effect —used of a contract or legacy

3

: of or relating to a musical mode

4

: of or relating to structure as opposed to substance

5

: of, relating to, or constituting a grammatical form or category characteristically indicating predication of an action or state in some manner other than as a simple fact

6

: of or relating to a statistical mode

— mod·al·ly \-d^əl-ē\ adverb

Origin of MODAL

Medieval Latin modalis, from Latin modus

First Known Use: 1569

Other Logic Terms

a posteriori, connotation, corollary, inference, mutually exclusive, paradox, postulate, syllogism

Rhymes with MODAL

nodal, yodel