plural of modus operandi

plural of modus vivendi

(obsolete, philosophy) The form of existence belonging to a particular object, entity etc.; a mode of being.

One who, or that which, modifies. / (grammar) A word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase. / (programming) A keyword that qualifies the meaning of other code.

A modest, small, or trifling amount.

(architecture) A decoratively carved supporting block atop a column.

Conforming with fashion or style. / In the current mode.

Produced by genetic modification; abbreviated as GM.

(transitive) To change part of. / (intransitive) To be or become modified. / (transitive) To set bounds to; to moderate. / (grammar, transitive) To qualify the meaning of.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see genetic, modification. / The deliberate modification of the genetic structure of an organism.