modulate — To adjust or regulate the strength, tone, or pitch of something, or to vary something in a measured and controlled way.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To adjust or regulate the strength, tone, or pitch of something, or to vary something in a measured and controlled way.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɑːdʒəˌleɪt/
Example Sentences
- The teacher modulated her enthusiasm when she realized half the class was asleep.
- Radio stations modulate signals to broadcast across different frequencies.
- He learned to modulate his sarcasm after his boss didn't appreciate his humor.
modulate
VERB[/ˈmɑːdʒəˌleɪt/]
To adjust or regulate the strength, tone, or pitch of something, or to vary something in a measured and controlled way.
To adjust or regulate the strength, tone, or pitch of something, or to vary something in a measured and controlled way.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'modulatus,' meaning 'to measure or regulate,' which comes from 'modulus' meaning 'a small measure or standard.' The word originally referred to controlling something according to a proper measure or rhythm.
Breakdown
modul- (measure/standard) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to do')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The teacher modulated her enthusiasm when she realized half the class was asleep.”
“Radio stations modulate signals to broadcast across different frequencies.”
“He learned to modulate his sarcasm after his boss didn't appreciate his humor.”
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