modal case

noun

A case used to express ability, intention, necessity, obligation, permission, possibility, etc.

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Meanings

nounmodal case (plural modal cases)

plural modal cases

  1. grammarA case used to express ability, intention, necessity, obligation, permission, possibility, etc.
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“modal case.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/modal%20case. Accessed November 3, 2026.

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