Modalisen
Modalisen is a theoretical construct used in linguistics and cognitive semantics to quantify the perceived strength of modal force in a proposition. The term is employed in speculative discussions of modality to capture how strongly a speaker commits to a possible state of affairs and how that stance is interpreted by listeners.
Definition and formalization: modalisen of a proposition p, denoted M(p), is conceived as a scalar value that
Applications: researchers use modalisen to compare how languages encode modality, to study discourse influence on modality
Relation to existing theory: modalisen complements traditional modality by emphasizing perceived intensity and interpretive salience rather
Criticism and reception: as a subjective construct, modalisen faces concerns about reliability, cross-cultural validity, and methodological
See also: modality, epistemic modality, deontic modality, modal logic, stance-taking, discourse pragmatics.