How Do You Spell MODULATE?

Pronunciation: [mˈɒdjʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "modulate" is often misspelled due to its complex pronunciation. The correct spelling is mɒdjʊleɪt, with the stress on the second syllable. The "o" in the first syllable is pronounced as "ɒ", which is the same sound as in "hot" or "pot". The "u" in the second syllable is pronounced as "ʊ", the same sound as in "foot" or "look". The final "te" is pronounced as "eɪt", with the "t" being silent.

MODULATE Meaning and Definition

1. Modulate is a verb that has multiple applications and meanings. It generally refers to the act of altering or adjusting something in order to achieve a desired result. In the context of communications or electronics, modulate refers to modifying or varying a signal or wave, typically by manipulating its frequency, amplitude, or phase. This alteration enables the transmission of information through a carrier signal, such as in amplitude modulation (AM) or frequency modulation (FM) in radio broadcasting.

   In music, modulate indicates the process of transitioning smoothly from one key or tonal center to another within a composition. This technique adds depth and complexity to a piece by changing the overall mood or character. Modulation may involve altering the pitch, rhythm, or harmony, allowing the composition to progress and evolve.

   Additionally, in the context of scientific research or medical treatments, modulate refers to modifying or regulating a specific biological process or response. This can be achieved through the manipulation of cellular mechanisms or the administration of drugs, with the goal of achieving a desired effect while minimizing adverse side effects.

   Overall, modulate embodies the concept of adjusting, modifying, or regulating something in various domains – from telecommunications to music to scientific research – in order to attain a desired outcome or enhance the functionality or quality of a system or process.

2. To vary the voice or musical sounds in a natural and pleasing manner; to vary or inflect the pitch of the voice in reading or speaking, in a pleasing manner; in music, to change the key or mode.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for MODULATE

• modulare
• modrate
• modarate
• modulaur
• modivate
• manulate
• moduale
• modorate
• modeate
• modovate
• coducate
• modilate
• modulats
• modulte
• modulatee
• lobulatte
• lobulate
• Modulize
• morulae
• emedulate
• morulat
• imedulate
• modulatry
• morulite
• modilaty
• Mondelate

Etymology of MODULATE

The word "modulate" originated from the Latin word "modulātus" which is the past participle form of the verb "modulārī". This Latin verb is derived from the noun "modulus", meaning "measure, rhythm, or melody", which in turn is derived from the verb "modus", meaning "measure, manner, or mode". "Modus" is related to the Proto-Indo-European root "*med-", which denotes an idea of "taking appropriate measures or containing". Hence, the word "modulate" essentially carries the sense of "adjusting or controlling according to measure or ryhthm".

Idioms with the word MODULATE

• modulate to a (different) key The idiom "modulate to a (different) key" refers to changing or shifting the overall tone or direction of something, typically a conversation, music, or a situation. It derives from the musical term "modulation," which refers to transitioning from one musical key to another. In non-musical contexts, it means altering the course or focus of a discussion or situation.

Similar spelling words for MODULATE

• motility,
• light-middleweight,
• Muddy-mettled,
• medullated,
• middleweight,
• matelote,
• Metaled,
• Matelotte,
• matelot,
• Mettled,
• MTLDI,
• Maitilde,
• middlweight,
• modulation,
• metalloid,
• Medalet,
• middled,
• modeled,
• inter-meddled,
• cross-modality,
• Myotility,
• middlewood,
• Matilda,
• medled,
• Medaled,
• mytiloida,
• mutuality,
• MODALT,
• super-middleweight,
• muddled,
• re-modeled,
• High-mettled,
• Medalled,
• junior-middleweight,
• Mutillidae,
• metallide,
• metalhead,
• mtiuleti,
• Matylda,
• Mytiloid,
• model t,
• mutuled,
• midlet,
• MDLD,
• modality,
• medullate,
• Meddled,
• mutilate,
• half-middleweight,
• Metalled,
• modulated,
• self-mutilate,
• metalleity,
• Matelda,
• co-modality,
• metallate,
• modalite,
• Mytilite,
• Matilde,
• mytilid,
• mottled,
• re-modelled,
• matulaite,
• mytilidae,
• Modelled.

Conjugate verb Modulate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have modulated

you would have modulated

he/she/it would have modulated

we would have modulated

they would have modulated

I would have modulate

you would have modulate

he/she/it would have modulate

we would have modulate

they would have modulate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been modulating

you would have been modulating

he/she/it would have been modulating

we would have been modulating

they would have been modulating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would modulate

you would modulate

he/she/it would modulate

we would modulate

they would modulate

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be modulating

you would be modulating

he/she/it would be modulating

we would be modulating

they would be modulating

FUTURE

I will modulate

you will modulate

he/she/it will modulate

we will modulate

they will modulate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be modulating

you will be modulating

he/she/it will be modulating

we will be modulating

they will be modulating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have modulated

you will have modulated

he/she/it will have modulated

we will have modulated

they will have modulated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been modulating

you will have been modulating

he/she/it will have been modulating

we will have been modulating

they will have been modulating

IMPERATIVE

you modulate

we let´s modulate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to modulate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was modulating

you were modulating

he/she/it was modulating

we were modulating

they were modulating

PAST PARTICIPLE

modulated

PAST PERFECT

I had modulated

you had modulated

he/she/it had modulated

we had modulated

they had modulated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been modulating

you had been modulating

he/she/it had been modulating

we had been modulating

they had been modulating

PRESENT

I modulate

you modulate

he/she/it modulates

we modulate

they modulate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am modulating

you are modulating

he/she/it is modulating

we are modulating

they are modulating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

modulating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have modulated

you have modulated

he/she/it has modulated

we have modulated

they have modulated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been modulating

you have been modulating

he/she/it has been modulating

we have been modulating

they have been modulating

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it modulate

SIMPLE PAST

I modulated

you modulated

he/she/it modulated

we modulated

they modulated