modality
2 synonyms for modality, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A particular method or way in which something is done or experienced.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
How to use modality
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
treatment modality
imaging modality
sensory modality
modality of delivery
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.
