well-modulated

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Definitions of well-modulated word

verb with object well-modulated to regulate by or adjust to a certain measure or proportion; soften; tone down. 1
verb with object well-modulated to alter or adapt (the voice) according to the circumstances, one's listener, etc. 1
verb with object well-modulated Music. to attune to a certain pitch or key. to vary the volume of (tone). 1
verb with object well-modulated 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 well-modulated Telecommunications. to modulate a carrier wave. Citizens Band Radio Slang. to talk; visit: Enjoyed modulating with you. 1
verb without object well-modulated 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.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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