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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Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development.
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Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Because most companies release their latest lineup of furniture and decor in the first couple months of the year, there’s no better time to save big on current stock—from luxury dining tables and modular sectionals to accent pillows and unique light fixtures.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2025
Microsoft inked a deal with Constellation to help restart a retired reactor at Three Mile Island, while Google and Amazon announced plans to support the development of advanced small modular reactors.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Lead contractor Bechtel National Inc. on Friday completed the lift and placement of the first of seven modular steel blocks that will eventually grow the tower to 390 feet tall.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Because most companies release their latest lineup of furniture and decor in the first couple months of the year, there’s no better time to save big on current stock—from luxury dining tables and modular sectionals to accent pillows and unique light fixtures.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2025
Microsoft inked a deal with Constellation to help restart a retired reactor at Three Mile Island, while Google and Amazon announced plans to support the development of advanced small modular reactors.
—Justine Calma, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
Lead contractor Bechtel National Inc. on Friday completed the lift and placement of the first of seven modular steel blocks that will eventually grow the tower to 390 feet tall.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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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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