Epistemic Modality Definition

Epistemic Modality

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When a modal verb is used to express the speaker's opinion about a statement, then this is epistemic modality:

It might be true.

Here, the speaker is expressing their attitude about whether it is true or not, accepting that there is a possibility, but not being certain.

See Also:

Auxiliary Verb; Deontic Modality; Dynamic Modalilty; Ditransitive Verb; Dynamic Verb; Finite Verb; Inchoative Verb; Intransitive Verb; Irregular Verb; Non-finite Verb; Phrasal Verb; Regular Verb; Stative Verb; Transitive Verb; Verb Group; Verb Phrase

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Modals

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