modem
Translation
modem
Examples
My internet is slow; I need a new modem.
My internet is slow; I need a new modem.
Please connect the cable to the modem.
Please connect the cable to the modem.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) modem a device for connecting to the internet You need a modem for internet access.
Similar Words
Synonyms: router, hub, network device
Etymology
A portmanteau of 'modulator-demodulator'. It modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information, and also demodulates such a signal to decode the transmitted information.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'MOdulator-DEModulator' box that connects you to the internet.