Background for modalities

modalities

/moʊˈdælətiz/ /məˈdælətiz/

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The fact of being modal.

Examples :

"The therapist discussed different treatment modalities, such as individual therapy and group sessions, to help manage my anxiety. "

grammar linguistics

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The classification of propositions on the basis on whether they claim possibility, impossibility, contingency or necessity; mode.

Examples :

"In logic class, we discussed the different modalities of statements, such as whether a statement is necessarily true, possibly true, or impossible. "

philosophy linguistics logic language communication

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The inflection of a verb that shows how its action is conceived by the speaker; mood

Examples :

"The teacher explained how different verb modalities, such as "must" and "should," express varying degrees of obligation. "

grammar linguistics language

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A method of diagnosis or therapy.

Examples :

"The doctor recommended a combination of treatment modalities, including physical therapy and medication, to help relieve her back pain. "

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Any of the senses (such as sight or taste)

Examples :

"The chef used all five modalities - sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound - to ensure the dish was perfect. "

physiology sensation body medicine

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A particular way in which the information is to be encoded for presentation to humans, i.e. to the type of sign and to the status of reality ascribed to or claimed by a sign, text or genre.

Examples :

"The museum exhibit presented the story of the ancient civilization through different modalities, including written descriptions, interactive maps, and virtual reality experiences. "

language media communication linguistics sign technology writing style

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The organization and structure of the church, as distinct from sodality or parachurch organizations.

Examples :

"The different Christian modalities, such as Presbyterian or Baptist, maintain distinct organizational structures and governing bodies. "

organization religion structure theology

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The subject concerning certain diatonic scales known as musical modes.

Examples :

"The music theory class explored the different modalities, such as Dorian and Lydian, and how they affect the mood of a melody. "

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The way in which infrastructure and knowledge of how to use it give rise to a meaningful pattern of interaction (a concept in Anthony Giddens' structuration theory).

Examples :

"The school offered different modalities for learning, including online classes, in-person lectures, and hybrid options, each creating a distinct pattern of interaction between students, teachers, and the course material. "

theory communication technology structure society philosophy

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The quality of being limited by a condition.

Examples :

"Because of the school's budget cuts, extracurricular activities were offered with several unwelcome modalities, such as limited transportation and shortened meeting times. "

quality condition possibility