modulate vs correct

modulate is not an adjective while correct is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
modulate	No	No	Yes	No
correct	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of modulate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than modulate:

modulate: adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of
correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of modulate include adjust, set.

As verbs, correct is a hypernym of modulate; that is, correct is a word with a broader meaning than modulate:

modulate: fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of
correct: alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard

Other hypernyms of modulate include adjust, set.

modulate (adjective)	correct (adjective)
	free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth
	correct in opinion or judgment
	socially right or correct
	in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

modulate (verb)	correct (verb)
adjust the pitch, tone, or volume of	treat a defect
fix or adjust the time, amount, degree, or rate of	make right or correct
vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)	alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
vary the pitch of one's speech	censure severely
change the key of, in music	fall in value
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
	make reparations or amends for
	adjust for