modem-limiting
|mo/dem-lim/it/ing|
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/ˈmoʊdəm ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
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/ˈməʊdəm ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
restricting modem capabilities
Etymology
'modem-limiting' originates from the combination of 'modem' and 'limiting', where 'modem' refers to a device that modulates and demodulates signals, and 'limiting' refers to the act of restricting or controlling.
'modem' changed from the word 'modulator-demodulator' and eventually became the modern English word 'modem'.
Initially, 'modem' referred to a device for modulating signals, but over time it evolved to include the concept of limiting its capabilities.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the restriction or control of a modem's data transmission speed or capacity.
The modem-limiting feature ensures that the network does not get overloaded.
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Last updated: 2025/02/19 05:50