multimodal

adjective

mul·​ti·​mod·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈmō-dᵊl 

-ˌtī-

: having or involving several modes, modalities, or maxima

multimodal distributions

multimodal therapy

Examples of multimodal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, the multimodal nature of generative AI (working across writing, audio, images and video) opens a wide range of opportunities for clinicians. —Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Jim Bamberger, division director for multimodal and public area capabilities at the Transportation Security Administration, explained in a presentation how TSA is working to handle rogue drones. —PC Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025

Austin Energy also said that the funding will also be essential to the goals of reducing transportation costs for residents, providing reliable, clean transit options for daily travel and enhancing access to multimodal hubs and last-mile solutions in historically underserved areas. —Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025

The bond list includes about $55 million for multimodal and pedestrian safety improvements on 38th, from Sheridan Boulevard east to Fox Street. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 23 July 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