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mod·​al·​ist | \ -ᵊlə̇st \
plural -s

Definition of modalist

: an adherent of modalism

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Other Words from modalist

modalistic \ ¦mōdᵊl¦istik \ adjective

History and Etymology for modalist

modal entry 1 + -ist

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“Modalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modalist. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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