Transmodal
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Crossing, occurring in, or using more than one mode or modality. not-comparable
- 2 Using more than one mode of transportation or shipping. not-comparable
"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..."
- 3 Relating to more than one sense, cognitive process, or region of the brain. not-comparable
"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."
Example
More examples"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..."
Etymology
From trans- + modal.
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