Phrase Hound found 14 phrases and 1 compound words that contain modus. The most common are listed below. Open modus in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 14
- modus operandiA person or thing's normal mode of operation.
- modus vivendiA way of living, especially a working arrangement to allow for peaceful coexistence between two parties in spite of differences or unresolved disputes.
- modus ponensA valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is affirmed, thereby entailing the affirmation of the consequent. Modus ponens has the form
- modus ponendo ponensA valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is affirmed, thereby entailing the affirmation of the consequent. Modus ponendo ponens has the form
- modus tollensA valid form of argument in which the consequent of a conditional proposition is denied, thus implying the denial of the antecedent. Modus tollens has this form
- modus ponendo tollensA valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is affirmed, thereby entailing the infirmation of the consequent. Modus ponendo tollens has the form
- modus tollendo ponensA valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is negated, thereby entailing the affirmation of the consequent. Modus tollendo ponens has the form
- modus moronsAn invalid argument, which has this form
- modus tollendo tollensA valid form of argument in which the antecedent of a conditional proposition is infirmed, thereby entailing the infirmation of the consequent. Modus tollendo tollens has the form
- modus operandusMisconstruction of modus operandi.
- modus procedendiA method of proceeding.
- modus operandisplural of modus operandi: A person or thing's normal mode of operation.
- modus operandumMisconstruction of modus operandi.
- est modus in rebusIt is best to live with moderation; it is best to find a middle ground.
Compound words 1
- CommodusA male given name.