modulator

Meanings

• noun

  A device or system that controls, regulates, or adjusts a process or system.

  - "The thermostat is a modulator that maintains a consistent temperature in a room."
  - "The traffic signal is a modulator that regulates the flow of vehicles at intersections."

• verb

  To change the characteristics or behavior of something.

  - "The new software modulates the computer's performance."
  - "The musician modulates the key of the song to create a new mood."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with modulator
moderator , motor , regulator

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Variants

List of all variants of modulator that leads to same result
modulate , modulated , modulates , modulating , modulator , modulators , modulatory , selective estrogen receptor modulator , selective estrogen receptor modulators

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Forms

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modulators, modulating, modulated

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'modulare', meaning 'to adjust, regulate, or manage'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'modulator' is also used in music to describe a device that changes the pitch or timbre of a sound.

2. In computer science, a modulator is a device that converts digital data into an analog signal for transmission.

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Related Concepts

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1. Amplifier: An electronic device that increases the amplitude of a signal

2. Oscillator: A device that produces a continuous waveform

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Culture

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The term 'modulator' has been used extensively in various fields such as physics, engineering, music, and literature.

How to Memorize "modulator"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a knob or dial that can be turned to adjust or control something.
   - Visualize a waveform being shaped and adjusted.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a thermostat or a traffic signal.
   - Think of the word 'modulate' and its meaning of changing or adjusting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'modulator' as something that 'modifies' or 'controls'.

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