noun
- a way or manner of doing something; a method or mode of procedure
Usage: formal; often used in Latin phrases
Examples
- The committee established a new modus for handling complaints.
- We need to find a better modus of communication between departments.
- The treaty created a modus vivendi between the two nations.
- Their modus operandi was always to arrive early and prepare thoroughly.
- The professor explained the modus of ancient Roman governance.
- A temporary modus was agreed upon until permanent solutions could be found.