modality
noun
mo·dal·i·ty
mō-ˈda-lə-tē 
plural modalities
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
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This is especially critical as companies expand into new modalities and markets.
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
After all, every zodiac sign has a ruling element (Fire, Earth, Air or Water) and a modality (Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable).
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Physical therapists use a variety of modalities and interventions to treat the underlying cause of symptoms and improve quality of life.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
The brands that navigate this well articulate a flexible identity anchored in mission, not modality.
—Joann Yamani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
After all, every zodiac sign has a ruling element (Fire, Earth, Air or Water) and a modality (Cardinal, Fixed or Mutable).
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 May 2025
Physical therapists use a variety of modalities and interventions to treat the underlying cause of symptoms and improve quality of life.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2025
The brands that navigate this well articulate a flexible identity anchored in mission, not modality.
—Joann Yamani, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Modality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modality. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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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
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