modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmä-jə-lər 
2
: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
modular furniture
Examples of modular in a Sentence
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
a factory that produces modular homes
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New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2024
Our editors are particularly impressed by this trendy locker cabinet that’s great for entryways, living rooms, and kids’ rooms, plus a modular sectional that’s now under $500—and perfect for upgrading your current seating situation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
The fire broke out in an underground stormwater chamber made of modular high-density plastic crates.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
An advisory committee of labor, business and civic leaders has recommended that Xcel consider replacing the coal plant with small, modular nuclear reactors advanced by the Department of Energy as a zero-emission energy source.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmäj-ə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus
2
: constructed in similar sizes or with similar units for flexibility and variety in use
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