modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
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plural modalities
Definition of modality
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
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Her retreats in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Spain are grounded in workshops imparting the ancient modality of Lu Jong, which combines muscle, mind, energy, and breathing. — Daisy Finer, Condé Nast Traveler, "Biomarkers, Sweat Lodges, and Shamans: Today's Wellness Retreats Go Far Beyond a Detox," 26 Aug. 2019 The main topics include the wording and modalities of an official German apology, as well as the compensation to be paid. — Quartz Africa, "Even after acknowledging the Namibia genocide of WWI, Germany still hasn’t learned the key lesson," 10 Aug. 2019 Both parties have agreed to keep the transfer modalities confidential. — SI.com, "Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund Confirm Agreement for Transfer of Mats Hummels," 19 June 2019 Works can range from metalsmithing and jewelry to paintings in oil, acrylics and watercolors to photography, illustrations, fiber, glass, wood, paper, enamel, clay sculpture and pottery and other modalities. — Joan Rusek, cleveland.com, "Jump into summer fun with new activities galore: Valley Views," 16 June 2019 Problem 3 What does cognitive triangulation between sense modalities have to do with motion sickness? — Quanta Magazine, "Solution: ‘Triangulation and Motion Sickness’," 30 Jan. 2018 Simple re-patterning can shift all of this while providing better results through exercise & other movement modalities. — Redbook, "This Bizarre Breathing Technique Can Literally Make Pregnant Women's Baby Bumps Disappear," 19 May 2017 Peloton clearly made a savvy decision launching at-home connected spinning, a modality that has had a bigger boom than other types of fitness classes. — Cheryl Wischhover, Vox, "Peloton’s $2,000 stationary bike has totally disrupted working out at home," 14 Nov. 2018 The charity project comes on the heels of Lime’s other major initiative to improve access to its bikes and scooters — and also to tamp down its reputation as the modality of choice for North Face-vest-wearing tech bros. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, "Scooter companies are trying to rehabilitate their reputations as cities crack down," 23 Aug. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'modality.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
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plural modalities
Medical Definition of modality
1
: one of the main avenues of sensation (as vision)
2a
: a usually physical therapeutic agency
b
: an apparatus for applying a modality