modulation

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle French modulation, from Latin modulatio. Morphologically modulate +‎ -ion

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒə.ˌleɪ.ʃən/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.dju.ˌleɪ.ʃən/
  • (file)
    Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun[edit]

modulation (countable and uncountable, plural modulations)

  1. (physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.
  2. The variation and regulation of a population, physiological response, etc.
  3. (music) A change in key.

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Noun[edit]

modulation c (singular definite modulationen, plural indefinite modulationer)

  1. modulation
  2. inflection (change in pitch or tone of voice)

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Learned borrowing from Latin modulātiō. By surface analysis, moduler +‎ -ation.

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Noun[edit]

modulation f (plural modulations)

  1. modulation
  2. (music) modulation (change in key)

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