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baseband

7.2

The original frequency range of a signal before it is changed for transmission

noun
/ˈbeɪsˌbænd/

Specialized

: banda base

Synonyms

band

vsbaseband

Specialized

56 4.8

A range of radio waves used for signals

is specifically the original signal range before any modification for transmission

frequency band

vsbaseband

Specialized

3 4.2

A range of radio waves used for one purpose, like TV or radio

is the unmodified original frequency range not yet allocated or assigned

waveband

vsbaseband

Specialized

1 7.0

A range of radio waves used to send signals like TV or radio

is the original signal range before it is prepared for broadcasting

Surface Forms

baseband singular

basebands plural

Morphology

baseband = base + band (transparent) = base + band

The noun denotes literally the 'base' (fundamental) 'band' (range of frequencies), a direct compound used in technical contexts.

Etymology

Baseband is made of base 'foundation' and band 'range', so as a noun it means the original frequency range of a signal. The baseband is the simple, basic set of frequencies a signal has before it is shifted to other frequencies.