Modulatory
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑdʒəˌɫeɪtɝˈwaɪ/
Modulatory (adj)
- Able to change how strongly something works, without fully stopping it.
- Used for substances or signals that adjust the body’s reactions to keep them balanced.
- In communication, relating to changing a signal to carry information.
Modulatory (adjective)
Examples
- The drug has a modulatory effect on the immune response.
- Stress can be modulatory, changing the effect of sleep.