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Etymology

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From Middle French modulation, from Latin modulatio. By surface analysis, modulat(e) +‎ -ion

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  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmɑː.d͡ʒəˌleɪ.ʃən/
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmɑ.djuˌleɪ.ʃən/
  • Audio (US):(file)
    Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

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modulation (countable and uncountable, plural modulations)

  1. The variation and regulation of a population, physiological response, etc.
    1. (physics) The process of applying a signal to a carrier.
    2. (music) A change in key.
    3. (typography) Contrast between the thin and thick parts of the strokes of a typeface.

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Danish

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Noun

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modulation c (singular definite modulationen, plural indefinite modulationer)

  1. modulation
  2. inflection (change in pitch or tone of voice)

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French

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Etymology

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Learned borrowing from Latin modulātiō. By surface analysis, moduler +‎ -ation.

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modulation f (plural modulations)

  1. modulation
  2. (music) modulation (change in key)

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