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