Modulaattorimaisesti

Modulaattorimaisesti is a Finnish adverb that translates to "modulatorily" or "in a modulating manner" in English. It describes something that is done in a way that involves modulation, which is the process of varying one or more properties of a periodic waveform, called the carrier signal, with a modulating signal that typically contains information to be transmitted. In simpler terms, it refers to performing an action or exhibiting a characteristic that follows a pattern of change or variation, similar to how a modulator alters a signal.

This term is often used in technical contexts, particularly in telecommunications and signal processing, to describe how signals are manipulated. For instance, when discussing radio transmission, a signal might be modulated amplitudinally, frequency-wise, or phase-wise. The adverb "modulaattorimaisesti" would then describe the manner in which this modulation is applied. It implies a controlled and systematic variation rather than a random one.

Beyond purely technical applications, "modulaattorimaisesti" can also be used metaphorically. It might describe a behavior or process that changes in intensity or character over time in a structured way. For example, someone's emotional response could be described as developing modulaattorimaisesti if it shifts through distinct phases or levels of intensity rather than abruptly changing. The key aspect is the presence of a discernible pattern of variation.