mode
noun (1)Definition of mode
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval sense 2b)
b
: a rhythmical (see rhythm sense 2) scheme (as in 13th and 14th century music)
2
: mood entry 2 sense 2
the indicative mode the subjunctive mode
3 [ Late Latin modus, from Latin ]
b
: the modal (see modality sense 2) form of the assertion or denial of a logical proposition
4a
: a particular form or variety of something
flying and other modes of transport new modes of communication
b
: a form or manner of expression : style
a different mode of living
5
: a possible, customary, or preferred way of doing something
explained in the usual solemn mode Let's get into work mode. new modes of experimentation had to be developed— J. B. Conant
6a
: a manifestation (see manifestation sense 1), form, or arrangement of being
specifically
: a particular form or manifestation of an underlying substance
b
: a particular functioning arrangement or condition : status
a computer operating in parallel mode sleep mode a device that changes display colors in night mode to help reduce eyestrain
7a
: the most frequent value of a set of data
b
: a value of a random variable for which a function of probabilities (see probability sense 3) defined on it achieves a relative maximum
8
: any of various stationary vibration patterns of which an elastic body or oscillatory system is capable
the vibration mode of an airplane propeller blade the vibrational modes of a molecule
mode
noun (2)Definition of mode (Entry 2 of 2)
: a prevailing fashion or style (as of dress or behavior)
the newest mode in dresses
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