Synonyms: modal, modal auxiliary, modal auxiliary verb, modal verb
Definition: an auxiliary verb (such as `can' or `will') that is used to express modality
Similar words: auxiliary verb
Definition: a verb that combines with another verb in a verb phrase to help form tense, mood, voice, or condition of the verb it combines with
Definition: relating to or constituting the most frequent value in a distribution
Usage: the modal age at which American novelists reach their peak is 30
Similar words: normal
Definition: conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
Usage: serve wine at normal room temperature; normal diplomatic relations; normal working hours; normal word order; normal curiosity; the normal course of events