Mode

Definition

Mode typically refers to a manner or method of doing something, or a particular form or variant of something.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /moʊd/
• Respelling: mohd (with "mohd" as in "road")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /məʊd/
• Respelling: mohd (with "mohd" as in "road")

In both dialects, "mode" places the primary stress on the single syllable. The pronunciation is the same across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "mohd."

Etymology

The term "mode" originates from the Latin word "modus", which means "measure", "manner", or "way". Its usage in English began in the late Middle Ages, and its meaning has since expanded to encompass various contexts, from fashion to mathematics.

Derivatives

• Modal
• Modeless
• Modality
• Model (in some contexts)
• Modulate

Synonyms

• Method
• Manner
• Style

Antonyms

None

Usage

"Mode" often indicates a specific way or manner in which something is done or presented.

• The computer can be started in safe mode to troubleshoot issues.
• The designer introduced a new mode of fashion at the event.
• In statistics, the mode represents the value that appears most frequently in a set of data.

Related Terms

• Modulate
• Model
• Median (in statistical context)
• Fashion (when referring to trends)

Detailed Definition

Noun

• A Specific Method or Manner: A particular way of doing or being.‍
• Example: He has a unique mode of expression when it comes to art.

• A Variant or Form of Something: One of various forms or styles in which something exists.‍
• Example: This device has several modes of operation.

• Most Frequent Value (Statistics): The value that appears most frequently in a given set of data.‍
• Example: In the dataset {2, 3, 3, 8}, the mode is 3.

• Method of Transportation: A means of transportation or type of vehicle.‍
• Example: Air travel is a faster mode than sea travel.‍