TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

multimodal

MUL-tee-MOH-duhl

Definition

Capable of processing and interpreting various types of data inputs, such as text, images, and audio, within a single system.

Etymology

The word is a combination of the Latin prefix 'multi-', meaning 'many,' and the English word 'modal,' derived from the Latin 'modus,' meaning 'manner' or 'way.'

In the news

In this article, the term describes how the Gemini 3.7 Flash model can handle multiple formats of data, which is essential for its role as a sophisticated tool for software developers.

Google releases Gemini 3.7 Flash as EU AI rules kick in

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