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nonmodem

nonmodem adjective: not of or pertaining to a modem.

Adjective

nonmodem (not comparable)

  1. Not of or pertaining to a modem.
    • external clocking A term often used to describe nonmodem clocking; clocks located outside of a modem; because of confusion in the use of the term, it is better to use the terms "modem clocking" and "nonmodem clocking"...1985, Malcolm G. Lane, Data communications software design
    • If you want faster or nonmodem access, you can also purchase a dedicated phone line connection with special hardware.1997, Brian J. Thomas, The Internet for scientists and engineers: online tools and resources, page 7

Origin of nonmodem

From non- + modem.

Questions about nonmodem

What does nonmodem mean?
Nonmodem means not of or pertaining to a modem.
What part of speech is nonmodem?
Nonmodem is an adjective.

Words near nonmodem in the dictionary

  1. nonmodally
  2. nonmodel
  3. nonmodeled
  4. nonmodelled
  5. nonmodels
  6. nonmodem
  7. nonmoderate
  8. nonmoderated
  9. nonmoderates
  10. nonmodern
  11. nonmodernity

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