quasimode

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Synonyms: quasimodo

Antonyms: quasimodo

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing|GUI}} A [[mode]] that remains activated only through some constant action on the part of the [[user]], such as holding down a certain [[key]] on the [[keyboard]].
2. {{lb|en|physics}} A linear combination of modes of the universe that corresponds to a cavity resonance.

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