MODAL

Meaning

Of, or relating to a mode or modus.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French modal, from Medieval Latin modālis (“pertaining to a mode”), from Latin modus (“mode”). Compare to French, Spanish, and Portuguese modal and Italian modale. By surface analysis, mod(e) + -al.

Synonyms & Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

• 2025-04-09OARLDMU
• 2023-12-14DOANLIM