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subcarrier

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A separate signal carried on a main radio transmission, often carrying additional information such as voice or data.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: communications, electrical-engineering, engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, telecommunications

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *upó Proto-Italic *supo Latin sub Latin sub-der. English sub- English carrier English subcarrier From sub- + carrier.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: apukantoaalto — separate radio signal
  • French: sous-porteuse — separate radio signal
  • German: Hilfsträger — separate radio signal
  • Korean: 부분송파 (bubunsongpa) — separate radio signal
Real reading context

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