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I consider myself lucky that Sheila Johnson, the cofounder of Black Entertainment Television, didn't choose to rest on her very impressive business laurels. Her luscious 100 percent modal scarves, printed with photos she takes all over the world, are gorgeous. Wearing one is like being wrapped in a hug.
Gayle King

Meaning of "modal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MODAL

modal  [ˈməʊdəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MODAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Modal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MODAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Modal

Modal may refer to: ▪ Modal, a textile made from spun cellulose fiber ▪ Modal analysis, the study of the dynamic properties of structures under vibrational excitation ▪ Modal bandwidth, in the discipline of telecommunications, refers to the signalling rate per distance unit ▪ Modal haplotype, an ancestral haplotype derived from the DNA test results of a specific group of people ▪ Modal jazz, jazz that uses musical modes rather than chord progressions as a harmonic framework ▪ Modal logic, a type of formal logic that extends the standards of formal logic to include the elements of modality ▪ Modal matrix, used in the diagonalization process involving eigenvalues and eigenvectors ▪ Modal phenomena ▪ Modal administration, used in Federal Agencies to describe sub-offices or "modes" ▪ Modal transportation, used in transit to describe multiple modes of transit available such as bus, trolley, train, ferry ▪ Modal score, used in testing and education for the...

Definition of modal in the English dictionary

The first definition of modal in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characteristic of mode or manner. Other definition of modal is expressing a distinction of mood, such as that between possibility and actuality. The modal auxiliaries in English include can, could, may, must, need, ought, shall, should, will, and would. Modal is also qualifying or expressing a qualification of the truth of some statement, for example, as necessary or contingent.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MODAL


acnodal
ækˈnəʊdəl
anodal
eɪˈnəʊdəl
antinodal
ˌæntɪˈnəʊdəl
awdl
ˈaʊdəl
bimodal
ˌbaɪˈməʊdəl
dianodal
daɪəˈnəʊdəl
incudal
ˈɪŋkjʊdəl
intermodal
ˌɪntəˈməʊdəl
internodal
ˌɪntəˈnəʊdəl
multimodal
ˌmʌltɪˈməʊdəl
nodal
ˈnəʊdəl
nonmodal
ˌnɒnˈməʊdəl
podal
ˈpəʊdəl
pseudopodal
ˌsjuːdəˈpəʊdəl
subnodal
sʌbˈnəʊdəl
trinodal
traɪˈnəʊdəl
yodel
ˈjəʊdəl
yodle
ˈjəʊdəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MODAL

mod
mod cons
mod.
modal logic
modalism
modalist
modalistic
modalities
modality
modally
modding
mode
mode of transport
model
model plane
model railway
model theory
model-theoretic
modeling
modelist

WORDS THAT END LIKE MODAL

antipodal
apodal
arthropodal
cathodal
cross-nodal
crunodal
decapodal
enodal
feodal
schizopodal
synodal
tripodal
uropodal

Synonyms and antonyms of modal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «modal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MODAL

Find out the translation of modal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of modal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «modal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

情态动词
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

modal
570 millions of speakers

English

modal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मॉडल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مشروط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

модальный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

modal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রকারীয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

auxiliaire modal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Modal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Modalverb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

法助動詞
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

조동사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Modal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phương thức
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மாதிரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॉडेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kip
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

verbo modale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

modalne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

модальний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

modal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

modal
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

modale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

modal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

modal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of modal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MODAL»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about modal

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QUOTES WITH «MODAL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word modal.
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Gayle King
I consider myself lucky that Sheila Johnson, the cofounder of Black Entertainment Television, didn't choose to rest on her very impressive business laurels. Her luscious 100 percent modal scarves, printed with photos she takes all over the world, are gorgeous. Wearing one is like being wrapped in a hug.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MODAL»

Discover the use of modal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to modal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Modal Logic: An Introduction
Chellas here offers an up-to-date and reliable guide of the kind that is very badly needed: his exposition is distinguished by its clarity, economy and elegance, and the book is expected to supplant existing textbooks in the field.
Brian F. Chellas, 1980
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A Short Introduction to Modal Logic
A Short Introduction to Modal Logic presents both semantic and syntactic features of the subject and illustrates them by detailed analyses of the three best-known modal systems S5, S4 and T. The book concentrates on the logical aspects of ...
G. E. Mint︠s︡, 1992
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A New Introduction to Modal Logic
This entirely new work guides the reader through the most basic systems of modal propositional logic up to systems of modal predicate with identity, dealing with both technical developments and discussing philosophical applications.
M.J. Cresswell, G.E. Hughes, 2012
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Modal Analysis
This book provides a detailed overview of the theory of analytical and experimental modal analysis and its applications.
Zhi-Fang Fu, Jimin He, 2001
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Handbook of Modal Logic
The Handbook of Modal Logic contains 20 articles, which collectively introduce contemporary modal logic, survey current research, and indicate the way in which the field is developing.
Patrick Blackburn, Johan F.A.K. van Benthem, Frank Wolter, 2006
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First-Order Modal Logic
The book covers quantification itself, including the difference between actualist and possibilist quantifiers; equality, leading to a treatment of Frege's morning star/evening star puzzle; the notion of existence and the logical problems ...
M. Fitting, Richard L. Mendelsohn, 1998
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Proof Theory of Modal Logic
This volume deals with formal, mechanizable reasoning in modal logics, that is, logics of necessity, possibility, belief, time computations etc.
Heinrich Wansing, 1996
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Robust Modal Control with a Toolbox for Use with MATLAB®: ...
The text is accompanied by a CD-ROM containing MATLABA(R) software for the implementation of the proposed techniques. The software is in use in aeronautical industry and has proven to be effective and functional.
Jean-François Magni, 2002
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Fourier Modal Method and Its Applications in Computational ...
Features Provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, methods, and mathematics of the Fourier modal method Explores the emerging field of computational nanophotonics Presents clear, step-by-step, practical explanations on how to use ...
Hwi Kim, Junghyun Park, Byoungho Lee, 2012
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Modal testing: theory, practice, and application
In this book, all the steps involved in planning, executing, interpreting and applying the results from a modal test are described in straightforward terms.
D. J. Ewins, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MODAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term modal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Major multi-modal industrial and logistic center to be set up in …
MINSK, 22 July (BelTA) - President of Belarus signed Decree No. 334 which envisages the creation of a major multi-modal industrial and ... «Belarus News, Jul 15»
2
After years of commuter agony and crores of rupees, Delhi's …
April 2006: The Delhi Integrated Multi-Modal Transit System (DIMTS), a special purpose vehicle created by a joint venture between the Delhi ... «Quartz, Jul 15»
3
Why Roosevelt Island is making major real estate waves
Modal Trigger With 326 units of luxury residential rentals and condos soon hitting the market, Roosevelt Island is becoming increasingly ... «New York Post, Jul 15»
4
LeMunyon: Scrap I-66 Toll Plan Inside the Beltway
Calls for more multi-modal options along the I-66 corridor ring rather hollow by ignoring this opportunity. Coincidentally, as I am sure you know, ... «The Centreville Independent, Jul 15»
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Transfer of CRPF Land
... of a Multi-Modal International Hub Airport at Nagpur. Order for the transfer of land has been issued by Ministry of Home Affairs on 14.5.2015. «Business Standard, Jul 15»
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Astico launches new fresh and original Australian menswear brand
The collection includes t-shirts and shirts made from bamboo, organic cotton or modal material which are pretty unusual fabrics but the quality and functionality ... «PRWire, Jul 15»
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Multi-modal integration workshop held
... : A two-day workshop on 'setting up a core pilot network' began here on Monday, aimed at ushering in seamless integration of Kochi Metro ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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Everyday Grammar - You Had Better Learn Modals!
This week we are going to show you how to give advice using modal verbs. Modal verbs (called modals for short) are auxiliary verbs that ... «VOA Learning English, Jul 15»
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Amadeus and UNWTO partner for door-to-door project
This is not Amadeus' only development in multi-modal services as the distribution giant was appointed to lead the European Commission's All ... «Tnooz, Jul 15»
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10 things you need to know about bi-modal IT
Far from being the buzzword du jour, bi-modal IT is a real thing now. In this organizational setup, one group is tasked with the ... «CIO, Jul 15»

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