Semimodal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Semimodal is an adjective meaning (grammar) Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.
Meaning
(grammar) Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.
More Meanings
- (grammar) A verb having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.
Word Forms
- semimodals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quasimodal, semipronominal, semidialectal, semilimited, dimidiate, unimodal.
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