modality

noun

mo·​dal·​i·​ty mō-ˈda-lə-tē 

plural modalities

1

a

: the quality or state of being modal

b

: a modal quality or attribute : form

2

: the classification of logical propositions (see proposition sense 1) according to their asserting or denying the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their content

3

: one of the main avenues of sensation (such as vision)

4

: a usually physical therapeutic agency

Examples of modality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hydrating and antioxidant-packed baobab oil is incorporated into most treatments delivered by therapist Nungo Ravele, who has more than a decade of experience in healing modalities including sports massage. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026

But the plan pales in comparison to the flexibility, tax benefits, and investment options of other savings modalities, Ramsey said. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026

Money will be funded through other modalities. —Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026

Convincing insurers, clinicians, and patients to get on board with an entirely new treatment modality has been harder than anticipated. —Mario Aguilar, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for modality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• centrality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality

Medical Definition

modality

noun

mo·​dal·​i·​ty mō-ˈdal-ət-ē 

plural modalities

1

: one of the main avenues of sensation (as vision)

2

a

: a usually physical therapeutic agency

b

: an apparatus for applying a modality