modular

adjective

mod·​u·​lar ˈmä-jə-lər 

1

: of, relating to, or based on a module or a modulus

2

: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use

modular furniture

modularity

ˌmä-jə-ˈler-ə-tē 

-ˈla-rə-tē

noun

modularly

ˈmä-jə-lər-lē 

adverb

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The Lab officially announced its presence in late November with plans to sell not only motors but an entire modular architecture of electric powertrain components. —New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024

The agreement calls for Oklo constructing its small modular reactors by 2044 to power Switch's data centers, which are used by large energy-intensive clients like Google and Nvidia. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

My mission is to drive a cultural shift in fashion by creating an eternal wardrobe through modular design. —Andre Claudio, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024

Along with communication and education, here are a few other strategies for making IAM strategies future-proof: • Adopt a modular architecture. —Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing modular

• modular arithmetic

Kids Definition

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