Modal
/ˈməʊdəl/
Definition
A dialog box that appears above the page content, requiring user interaction before they can return to the main page.
Example in context
"Use modals sparingly — they interrupt the user's flow. Prefer inline validation over modal error messages."
Practice this term
Master Modal in context by working through exercises in the UI/UX Design module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.