theory of modality

The theory of modality explores how language expresses different ways of relating to reality, such as possibility, necessity, and contingency. It examines words like "might," "must," or "could" that show whether something is likely, required, or merely possible. Modal logic and semantics study these expressions to understand how they influence meaning, reflecting speakers’ attitudes or beliefs about a situation. Essentially, modality helps us communicate certainty, doubt, or potential, providing a structured understanding of how language conveys different degrees of truth and reality.