modality

mo MODL

1) a semantic feature typically present on a noun representing a sort of abstract object interpreted as a condition on existence, §2-3, figure 5; a noun of m. is typically complemented by a nominal expressing the conditionally existent object; m. opposes the semantic features of quantity, attribute, temporality, relation, ideal, and situational 2) a relation of MultiNet standing between a (or a ) and a situation descriptor, ¶5-3-5, figure 8; m. may represent deontic m. belonging to the situation asserted; MultiNet recognizes only subjective m. being the neustic of the assertion, its validity or certainty; this work extends m. to include manner (quality) and means