Modem: meaning, definitions and examples

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modem

 

[ หˆmoสŠdษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

A modem is a device that enables a computer to transmit data over telephone or cable lines. It modulates digital data into an analog signal for transmission and demodulates the received analog signal back into digital data.

Synonyms

data/fax modem, modulator-demodulator

Examples of usage

  • I need to install a new modem to improve my internet connection.
  • The modem converts the digital signal from my computer into an analog signal for transmission.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A modem is also used informally to refer to a person who is fashionable, stylish, or up-to-date with the latest trends.

Synonyms

fashionable, stylish, trendy

Examples of usage

  • She's such a modem, always dressed in the latest fashion.
  • He's considered a modem in the music industry, always ahead of the curve.

Translations

Translations of the word "modem" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น modem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคกเฅ‡เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Modem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ modem

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะดะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ modem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒ‡ใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท modem

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณdem

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท modem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจ๋Ž€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุฏู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modem

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐƒๅˆถ่งฃ่ฐƒๅ™จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณdem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะดะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modem

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรณdem

Etymology

The term 'modem' is a portmanteau of 'modulator-demodulator.' The concept of modems dates back to the early 20th century when the first data was transmitted over telegraph lines. As technology advanced, modems became essential for transmitting digital data over analog telephone lines. The widespread use of the Internet in the late 20th century further popularized modems, leading to the development of faster and more efficient models.

See also: outmode, outmoded.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,375, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.