multimodal

adjective

mul·​ti·​mod·​al ˌməl-tē-ˈmō-dᵊl 

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: having or involving several modes, modalities, or maxima

multimodal distributions

multimodal therapy

Examples of multimodal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The emergence of multimodal LLMs, which can interpret speech, images, video and text, is opening up a new class of cross-functional, intelligent workflows. —Umair Javed, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

The robot uses a multimodal sensing model to recognize gestures, voice commands, and environmental cues. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025

While generative AI can create new text and images in response to prompts or requests, more advanced multimodal gen-AI models feature advanced step-by-step reasoning and research capabilities. —Jim Deloach, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025

Prioritizing green space and sustainable, multimodal transportation over car traffic, it’s designed to encourage people to actively engage with their surroundings. —Rodney Milton, Denver Post, 11 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for multimodal

• intermodal
• unimodal
• asphodel
• bimodal
• modal
• nodal

Medical Definition

multimodal

adjective

mul·​ti·​mo·​dal ˌməl-ti-ˈmōd-ᵊl 

: relating to, having, or utilizing more than one mode or modality (as of stimulation or treatment)

multimodal cancer therapy involving surgery, immunotherapy, and radiation