multimodal

adjective

mul·​ti·​mod·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈmō-dᵊl 

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: having or involving several modes, modalities, or maxima

multimodal distributions

multimodal therapy

Examples of multimodal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Google said the improvements extend to scientific tasks, multimodal understanding, and full-stack web development. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

Aside from hub automation and RFID, there are also investments in nearshoring and creating more multimodal hubs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

The unit will use Eros Innovation’s in-house Large Cultural Model (LCM) family, multimodal AI that covers language, images, video, voice and music. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

Current guidance increasingly emphasizes an individualized, multimodal approach rather than relying on one tool alone. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multimodal

• intermodal
• unimodal
• asphodel
• bimodal
• modal
• nodal

Medical Definition

multimodal

adjective

mul·​ti·​mo·​dal ˌməl-ti-ˈmōd-ᵊl 

: relating to, having, or utilizing more than one mode or modality (as of stimulation or treatment)

multimodal cancer therapy involving surgery, immunotherapy, and radiation