modulatory

mod·u·late

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Definitions of modulatory word

verb with object modulatory to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down. 1
verb with object modulatory to alter or adapt (the voice) according to the circumstances, one's listener, etc. 1
verb with object modulatory Music. to attune to a certain pitch or key. to vary the volume of (tone). 1
verb with object modulatory Telecommunications. to cause the amplitude, frequency, phase, or intensity of (a carrier wave) to vary in accordance with a sound wave or other signal, the frequency of the signal wave usually being very much lower than that of the carrier. 1
verb without object modulatory Telecommunications. to modulate a carrier wave. Citizens Band Radio Slang. to talk; visit: Enjoyed modulating with you. 1
verb without object modulatory Music. to pass from one key to another: to modulate abruptly from A to B flat. 1

before 1550

One of the 31% oldest English words

1550-60; < Latin modulātus (past participle of modulārī to regulate (sounds), set to music, play an instrument). See module, -ate1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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