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modalism

Syllabification: (mod·al·ism)
Pronunciation: /ˈmodlˌizəm/
Definition of modalism

noun

  • 1 Theology the doctrine that the persons of the Trinity represent only three modes or aspects of the divine revelation, not distinct and coexisting persons in the divine nature.
  • 2 Music the use of modal melodies and harmonies.

Derivatives

modalist

noun & adjective

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