The fact of being modal. / (logic) The classification of propositions on the basis on whether they claim possibility, impossibility, contingency or necessity; mode.

plural of modal

Of, or relating to a mode or modus. / (grammar) Of, relating to, or describing the mood of a clause.

(logic) A modal proposition. / (linguistics) A modal form, notably a modal auxiliary. / (grammar) A modal verb.

plural of modality

plural of modalism

To become or cause to become modal

In a modal way.

(Christianity) The doctrine that the Trinity is composed of three modes or aspects of divine self-revelation, rather than three parts of God.

Made modal