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multimodal

multimodal

1 5.7
A way of communicating that uses speech, images, and movement
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈmoʊdəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : multimodal
  • Teachers can enhance their lessons by incorporating multimodal approaches that combine visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles.
  • multimodal text
  • multimodal literacy
  • multimodal composition

So still much to improve even with that multimodal input.

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Examples

  • Internet texts, for example, often involve multimodal features such as hyperlinks, audio, video, and images.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Bailey's (2009) study reported how students used PowerPoint to present personal, multimodal interpretations of poetry.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Of the studies we reviewed, multimodal texts were read and created in various ways.

    Academic text (2015)
  • How might we achieve literacy benchmarks by increasing opportunities for multimodal learning designs?

    Academic text (2012)
  • On occasion, we're asked about the role of multimodal literacies for struggling readers.

    Academic text (2013)
  • I stress that literacy, whether text-based, multimodal, print and ink, or digital, is ultimately just a tool.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Both TED and iTunes U present information to student researchers in multimodal formats that are credible resources.

    Academic text (2012)
  • The following tips can help students compose multimodal and multilingual texts.

    Academic text (2012)
  • In this column, I raise questions about the issue of motivation and the multimodal/multiliterate practices of adolescents.

    Academic text (2012)
  • We define the method of analysis and then identify the multimodal metaphors in the clip that underline our claims.

    Academic text (2018)

Synonyms

multifaceted
vsmultimodal
15 5.9

Having many different parts or sides

focuses specifically on using several distinct modes or methods rather than aspects
multipronged
vsmultimodal
1 6.0

Using several different ways at the same time

applies specifically to using varied methods in communication or learning
multichannel
vsmultimodal
1 4.4

Using several different ways to reach or talk to people, for example online and in shops

covers various modes or forms beyond just channels
multimode
vsmultimodal
  • Specialized
5.6

Able to work in more than one way, for example wireless or wired

is about using several different modes and methods in communication and learning
intermedial
vsmultimodal
  • Jargon
8.5

A work that uses more than one kind of art, like painting or video

is broader, applying to different modes or methods not only media
transmedial
vsmultimodal
  • Specialized
8.5

Appears across different media like books, films, and games

focuses more generally on different modes and methods than media spanning
intermedia
vsmultimodal
  • Jargon
8.6

Relating to art that uses two or more different media like video and sculpture

applies broadly to using several modes or methods beyond art media

Compounds

A document that covers goods carried by two or more types of transport under one contract

How Varied

multimodal
  • Specialized
1 5.7
bimodal
  • Specialized
1 7.7

Surface Forms

multimodal positive

Morphology

multimodal = modal (transparent) = multi + modal

The meaning is directly built from multi- 'many' plus modal, which readily signals multiple modes or forms.

Etymology

Multimodal comes from multi- 'many' and mode 'way' or 'method'. That's why a multimodal presentation uses many different ways, such as speech, images, and sound, to share information.