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English word origin

Etymology of demod

Clipping of demodulate or demodulator.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A demodulator.

verb

To demodulate.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of demodulate or demodulator.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
verb

To demote (someone) from moderator status.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From de- + mod (“moderator; to moderate”).

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  • Word-formation componentde-en
  • Word-formation componentmoden · moderator; to moderate
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Source etymology 3

Original entry ↗
verb

To undo the modifications of (an object).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From de- + mod (“modification; to modify”).

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  • Word-formation componentde-en
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