semimodal

English

Etymology

From semi- +‎ modal.

Adjective

semimodal (not comparable)

  1. (grammar) Having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.

Noun

semimodal (plural semimodals)

  1. (grammar) A verb having only some of the characteristics of the major modal verbs.
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