Modal

Definitions

1. A modal proposition.
2. A semi-synthetic fabric, a very soft kind of rayon textile made from beech tree pulp and processed with chemicals.
   uncountable
3. A modal form, notably a modal auxiliary.
4. A modal verb.
5. A modal window, one that cannot be closed until a decision is made.

Equivalents

Examples

“Using the same type⟳ of distributional criterion, we could argue⟳ that only a Verb (in its base⟳ form⟳) can occur⟳ in the position marked — in (23) below to complete⟳ the sentence: (23) They/it can — [...] Conversely, the only type⟳ of word which could be used to begin⟳ a three-word sentence such as (25) below: (25) — I be frank? is a Modal: cf. [...]”

“Modal screen elements are subtrees which, when activated, disable all elements external to them. Examples of modals are yes-no message boxes and the application itself.”

CEFR level