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Definition of intermodal

intermodal

/ˌɪn.tɚˈmoʊ.dəl/
in · ter · mod · al
Adverb:intermodally
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intermodal Lexical Profile

intermodal Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Involving two or more different modes of transportation in conveying goods or passengers.

Example

"The port authority invested heavily in an intermodal terminal to seamlessly transfer shipping containers from cargo vessels to freight trains."

2

Relating to or occurring between different sensory modalities, such as sight, hearing, and touch.

Example

"Infants rely on intermodal perception to match the sound of a parent's voice with the movement of their lips."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In logistics, "intermodal" typically refers to freight transport across multiple modes where each leg is covered by a separate contract, whereas "multimodal" usually implies a single contract or carrier managing the entire journey.

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• Nearby Words

intermittently
intermix
intermixture
intermodal
intermountain
intern
internal

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Intermodal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/intermodal
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