semimodal

adj, noun — 2 senses

semimodal

adj

Etymology From semi- + modal.

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Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.

semimodal

noun

Etymology From semi- + modal.

1

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A verb having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.

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