multimodal

American  

[muhl-tee-mohd-l, muhl-tahy-] / ˌmʌl tiˈmoʊd l, ˌmʌl taɪ- /

adjective

1. having more than one mode.

2. Statistics. having more than one modal value.

   a multimodal distribution.

3. Transportation. intermodal.

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Usage

What does multimodal mean? Multimodal means having or using a variety of modes or methods to do something.Multimodal is a general term that can be used in many different contexts. It also has more specific uses in the fields of statistics and transportation.Example: Ms. Johnson used a multimodal approach to teaching English—she relied on slideshows, movies, and student performances to supplement the textbook.

Etymology

Origin of multimodal

First recorded in 1900–05; multi- + modal

Example Sentences

And this is before the next generation of AI models — more capable, multimodal and tightly integrated into enterprise workflows — enters the mainstream.

From MarketWatch

At the beginning of the year, I predicted that the growth drivers of reasoning, agents, and multimodal models would require more Nvidia GPU computing capacity.

From Barron's

At the beginning of the year, I predicted that the growth drivers of reasoning, agents, and multimodal models would require more Nvidia GPU computing capacity.

From Barron's

“If these capabilities materialize, Gemini 3 could significantly close the gap or claim leadership in multimodal reasoning and enterprise automation,” Walmsley wrote.

From MarketWatch

A city that was once an ode to the freeway is fast becoming a globally recognized source of innovations in multimodal transport.

From Los Angeles Times