modus operandi
What is another word for modus operandi? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The particular way in which a person or organisation habitually does something, especially a pattern recognisable across repeated occasions.
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How to use modus operandi
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
the same modus operandi
a classic modus operandi
change his modus operandi
Formal or journalistic; the short form MO is more common in speech.
Etymology
Latin, literally 'way of operating', from modus 'manner' and operandi, the gerund of operari 'to work'.
Full origin of modus operandi →Frequently asked questions
What does MO stand for?
MO is the standard abbreviation of modus operandi, used especially in policing and journalism. 'The thief's MO was to pose as a delivery driver' means that was his usual method.
What is the plural of modus operandi?
Modi operandi, following the Latin. It is rare in everyday writing, and many people avoid it by rewriting the sentence.
What is the difference between modus operandi and modus vivendi?
A modus operandi is how someone habitually operates. A modus vivendi is a practical arrangement that lets two parties who disagree carry on side by side, more like a working truce.
