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单词 quasi-modal
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Definition of quasi-modal in English:

quasi-modal

adjective
Linguistics
  • Of, relating to, or designating a verbal element having some modal properties.

noun
Linguistics
  • A verb having some of the properties of a true modal, but lacking others.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Whitney (1827–1894).

 
 

Definition of quasi-modal in US English:

quasi-modal

adjective
Linguistics
  • Of, relating to, or designating a verbal element having some modal properties.

noun
Linguistics
  • A verb having some of the properties of a true modal, but lacking others.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William Whitney (1827–1894).

 
 
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