modals

/M OW1 D AH0 L Z/
noun
  1. 1

    A modal proposition.

  2. 2

    A modal form, notably a modal auxiliary.

  3. 3

    (grammar) A modal verb.

  4. 4

    A modal window, one that cannot be closed until a decision is made.

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