modi
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈmoʊdi// mo·di
n. the different ways or styles of doing something. You use this word when talking about specific methods or versions of a process.
n. the plural form of 'modus', referring to particular ways in which something is done, expressed, or experienced. Often used in formal or academic contexts to categorize distinct methods or states of being.
The software supports several different modi of operation.
The committee identified three distinct modi of communication used by the team during the crisis.
By analyzing the various modi of artistic expression prevalent in the decade, the historian was able to map the shifting cultural priorities of the era.
Usage
This is the Latin plural of 'modus'; it is primarily used in formal, legal, or academic writing.