Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Multimodal
adjective
/ mul-tee-MOH-duhl /
Medium
Meaning
Involving multiple modes, especially different forms of transport, communication, or delivery working together
Origin / Etymology
Latin multus (many) + modus (measure or method)
Synonyms
Integrated
Multi-channel
Composite
Antonyms
Single-mode
Standalone
Example Sentence
"The Brahmaputra projects are important because they support a multimodal logistics network for the Northeast."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Useful in economy and infrastructure answers when discussing transport, supply chains, service delivery, or learning systems that combine more than one channel.
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