Definition of "modes" []

• Plural form of mode. (noun)

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• "Further, I wish to premise that by the use of the term modes of motion, in lieu of energy, the third Rule of Philosophy will be fulfilled."
• "But when we consider substance as affected or varied by them, we use the term modes; when from this variation it may be denominated of such a kind, we adopt the term qualities [to designate the different modes which cause it to be so named]; and, finally, when we simply regard these modes as in the substance, we call them attributes."
• "The level of technological improvement available to the mass transit modes is also possible with other competing modes."