Transmodal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Transmodal is an adjective meaning Crossing, occurring in, or using more than one mode or modality.
Meaning
Crossing, occurring in, or using more than one mode or modality.
More Meanings
- (transport) Using more than one mode of transportation or shipping.
- (psychology) Relating to more than one sense, cognitive process, or region of the brain.
Example Sentences
The highest level of cognitive processing occurs in regions referred to as transmodal areas. These areas are composed of heteromodal, paralimbic, and limbic regions that are collectively linked, in parallel, to other transmodal regions.
Excess capacities for some modes and system inefficiencies, to some extent, for all modes continue to pose major concerns. This program by its structure and definition is transmodal; however, the issue of substituting telecommunications for transportation services can have a significant impact upon one or several modes.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cross-modal, intermodality, multicity, multicontextual, intermodulating, intermethodological.
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