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

Linear, Data-Centric To Accelerated, Observable AI-Centric Infrastructure Today’s data infrastructure is optimized for analytics and structured data—not for AI agents or multimodal workloads. —Indivar Nayyar, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

Such a system could coordinate multimodal logistics (think planes, trains and automobiles) with timing that no human team could match. —Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025

Mario Tama / Getty Images Company: Lyft Inc (LYFT) Lyft (LYFT) is a multimodal transportation network in the United States and Canada. —Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 31 May 2025

Since 2019, a multimodal pathway pilot program on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge has acted as a four-mile connection for cyclists between Contra Costa and Marin counties 24 hours a day, seven days a week. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 15 May 2025

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