Definition

Relating to or characterized by a single mode or form.

Example

The unimodal distribution shows that most data points fall within a single range.

Conversation

I read a paper about unimodal distributions yesterday.

Oh really? What was it about?

It explained how they only have one peak in their data.

That sounds interesting! I always find statistics fascinating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unimodal → It is formed from "uni-" (meaning one) and "modal" (from Latin "modus", meaning manner or mode). The word "unimodal" refers to something that has only one mode or form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'uni-' meaning one, and 'modal' relating to a manner or mode — so unimodal describes something that has just one way or form.

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