modality

noun

mo·​dal·​i·​ty mō-ˈda-lə-tē 

plural modalities

1

a

: the quality or state of being modal

b

: a modal quality or attribute : form

2

: the classification of logical propositions (see proposition sense 1) according to their asserting or denying the possibility, impossibility, contingency, or necessity of their content

3

: one of the main avenues of sensation (such as vision)

4

: a usually physical therapeutic agency

Examples of modality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here are the primary modalities used in the assessment of hepatic lesions:8 Ultrasound: Often the first imaging technique used, ultrasound can help visualize liver lesions, including hepatic adenomas. —Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024

This shift in work modality has fundamentally altered how employees organize their daily routines and interact with their colleagues. —Chris Dyer, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

During signature massages, practitioners combine an array of techniques, including Lomi Lomi, Swedish, Deep Tissue and Thai modalities, for optimal results. —Emily Burns, WWD, 24 Sep. 2024

Though the space does have a cedar sauna, cold plunge, rainforest shower, and outdoor café, their practitioners are schooled in various modalities, including Japanese acupuncture, Ayurvedic bodywork, functional medicine, and neuromuscular testing, offering a best-in-class experience. —Sunset Magazine, 10 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Medical Definition

modality

noun

mo·​dal·​i·​ty mō-ˈdal-ət-ē 

plural modalities

1

: one of the main avenues of sensation (as vision)

2

a

: a usually physical therapeutic agency

b

: an apparatus for applying a modality