modality
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Noun — A particular method or way in which something is done or experienced.
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Formal; common in medicine, psychology, education, linguistics and computing.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin modalitas, from Latin modus, meaning 'measure' or 'manner'.
Full origin of modality →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between modality and method?
A method is a specific procedure for doing something, while a modality is a broader category or channel that many methods can sit inside. Group therapy is a modality; a particular exercise used in a session is a method.
What does modality mean in medicine?
It usually means a form of treatment or a form of imaging. Physiotherapy, radiotherapy and drug therapy are treatment modalities, and MRI, CT and ultrasound are imaging modalities.
What is multimodal?
Multimodal means involving more than one modality at once. A multimodal AI system, for instance, handles text, images and audio rather than just one type of input.