Modal
Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊdəl/
Modal (adjective)
- Describing verbs that show possibility, necessity, or permission, like 'can' or 'must'.
- Connected to a particular way or method of doing something.
Examples
- The modal verb can indicate a potential outcome.
- Using a modal verb can show uncertainty.
Common collocations: modal verb, express possibility, modal analysis, modal logic