Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by modality, or the system or condition of being or becoming

“The modal verb ‘can’ expresses possibility in the sentence ‘She can speak three languages’.”

2. noun

a statement or expression that is not necessarily true or false, such as a proposition or a possibility

“The modalities of the contract were discussed in the meeting.”

3. adverb

used to express possibility or necessity, used to form the modal verb ‘must’ when used with the verb ‘have’

“He must have been tired after walking for hours.”

4. verb

to adjust or set something to a particular mode or standard

“She modalized her phone to silent mode before the movie started.”

5. prefix

a prefix used in words related to modality or mode

“The modal prefix in the word ‘modalize’ indicates a relation to modality.”