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Multimodality refers to the use or study of multiple modes of communication or transport. In communication and media studies, it concerns how meaning is created through a combination of linguistic resources (spoken or written language) and other modalities such as images, sound, gesture, typography, and spatial layout. In transportation, it describes systems that integrate more than one transportation mode—such as buses, trains, bicycles, and walking—in a single journey or network.

In linguistics and discourse analysis, multimodal analysis looks at how different modalities interact to convey information, stance, or emotion. Researchers examine alignment between text and images, gesture-speech synchrony, and how layout and color influence interpretation. Applications include media studies, education, and accessibility, where multimodal design can reach broader audiences.

In education and accessibility, multimodal resources combine text, audio, video, and visuals to accommodate diverse learners and assistive technologies, such as screen readers and captioning.

In transportation planning, multimodal systems aim to provide seamless transitions between modes, improve reliability, reduce congestion, and lower emissions. This requires integrated information systems, policy coordination, and interoperable infrastructure.

In computing and AI, multimodal interfaces combine inputs like speech, text, vision, and touch to support more natural interactions and richer data understanding.