Raumschach (in German, "space chess") is a modality of chess invented in 1907 by Ferdinand Maack. It adds a third dimension to the board.
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Modality
Synonyms for "modality" (81 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: mood, aesthetic form, approach, archetype, art form.
- Sentence evidence is available for modality, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "modality".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "modality"
Keep "modality" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "modality" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "modality", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "modality" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
21 entriesform of learninggrammar featuregrammar termgrammatical relationhealthcare optioninstructional methodinterventionlinguistic categorylogical relationmedical optionmethodmode of learningperceptionsensationsensesensory faculty
Showing 16 of 21 words.
More specific
11 entriesauditory modalitychemotherapydeontic modalityepistemic modalitykinesthetic modalityoccupational therapyolfactory modalityphysical therapyradiation therapytactile modalityvisual modality
Collocations
6 entriesauditory modalitysensory modalitytactile modalityteaching modalitytreatment modalityvisual modality
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
15 translations across 12 languages.
Catalan
1 entries- modalitat noun (state of being modal)
Czech
1 entries- modalita noun (state of being modal)
Finnish
1 entries- modaalisuus noun (state of being modal)
French
1 entries- modalité noun (state of being modal)
Georgian
1 entries- მოდალურობა noun (state of being modal)
Hindi
4 entries- निश्चयमात्रा noun (state of being modal)
- प्रकारता noun (state of being modal)
- बहुलकता noun (state of being modal)
- वृत्तित्व noun (state of being modal)
Mongolian
1 entries- баймж noun (state of being modal)
Portuguese
1 entries- modalidade noun (state of being modal)
Romanian
1 entries- modalitate noun (state of being modal)
Russian
1 entries- модальность noun (state of being modal)
Spanish
1 entries- modalidad noun (state of being modal)
Ukrainian
1 entries- мода́льність noun (state of being modal)
Sample sentences
11 total sentences available.
If you like creoles, maybe read the dissertation "Tense, Aspect and Modality in a Radical Creole: The Case of Saamáka."
Source: tatoeba (10685299)
If you like creoles, maybe read the document "Variation and Change in Virgin Islands Dutch Creole: Tense, Modality and Aspect."
Source: tatoeba (10685306)
If a port-wine stain has been treated with another modality, such as the argon, CO2, or KTP laser, electrocautery, radiation, or tattooing, FPDL treatment may provide less lightening and improvement.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "modality"?
Closest matches include mood, aesthetic form, approach, archetype, art form.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "modality"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.