nonmodem

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adjective

Not of or pertaining to a modem.

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Meanings

adjectivenonmodem (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecomputingNot of or pertaining to a modem.

    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
    1 more example

    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

Origin

From non- + modem.

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APA

nonmodem. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonmodem

MLA

“nonmodem.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonmodem. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “nonmodem,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nonmodem.

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