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Definition of modulator

modulator

/ˈmɑːdʒəleɪtər/
mod · u · la · tor
Plural:modulators
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Adjective:modulatory
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modulator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, substance, or agent that regulates, adjusts, or tempers a process, activity, or physiological response.

Example

"Researchers discovered a new chemical compound that acts as an effective modulator of the body's immune response."

2

An electronic device or circuit that varies the amplitude, frequency, or phase of a carrier wave or signal in accordance with an information-bearing signal.

Example

"The broadcast engineer replaced the faulty modulator in the radio transmitter to restore clear audio transmission."

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• Rhymes for modulator

• Nearby Words

modularly
modulate
modulation
modulator
module
mofo
mogadishu

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin modulator ('one who regulates or measures rhythm'), an agent noun from modulari ('to measure, regulate, or play an instrument'), derived from modulus ('small measure').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Modulator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/modulator
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