modulated
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Altered in volume, tone, or pitch: Describes a sound, voice, or signal that has been changed or adjusted in its loudness, quality, or musical pitch.
- Changed or adjusted: Can refer to something that has been modified in a controlled or deliberate manner, often to achieve a specific effect.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her voice was soft and modulated, perfect for storytelling.
- The radio receives a modulated signal and converts it back into sound.
- He spoke in a carefully modulated tone to avoid sounding angry.
Advanced Usage
"Modulated light": Light whose intensity or another property has been varied to carry information.
- Fiber optic cables transmit data using modulated light pulses.
"Modulated response": A reaction that is measured, controlled, or adjusted in intensity.
- Despite the provocation, her modulated response helped de-escalate the argument.
Variants and Related Words
Modulate (verb): To adjust, change, or regulate.
- She learned to modulate her voice for public speaking.
Modulation (noun): The process or result of modulating.
- The modulation of the carrier wave is essential for radio transmission.
Frequency-modulated (adj): A specific type of signal where the frequency is varied.
- FM radio stands for frequency-modulated radio.
Synonyms
- Adjusted: Changed slightly to fit or function better.
- Regulated: Controlled or maintained according to a rule or system.
- Inflected: Varied in tone or pitch (especially for voice).
Related Phrases
- Amplitude-modulated (adj): A specific type of signal where the amplitude (strength) is varied.
- AM radio broadcasts use amplitude-modulated signals.
Related Idioms
- To modulate one's tone: To consciously change the tone of one's voice, often to be more polite or effective.
- When speaking to customers, it's important to modulate your tone to sound helpful.
Adjective
- altered in volume as well as tone or pitch
- changed or adjusted in pitch, tone, or volume