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modal

mod.al \'mo-d-*l\ \-*l-e-\ aj [ML modalis, fr. L modus] 1: of or relating 
   to modality in logic  2: containing provisions as to the mode of procedure 
   or the manner of taki ng effect - used of a contract or legacy 3: of or 
   relating to a musical mode  4: of or relating to structure as opposed to 
   substance  5: of, relating to, or constituting a grammatical form or 
   category charact eristically indicating predication of an action or state 
   in some manner other than as a simple fact 6: of or relating to a 
   statistical mode  - mod.al.ly av