modular
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a module or a modulus.
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composed of standardized units or sections for easy construction or flexible arrangement.
a modular home; a modular sofa.
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Mathematics. (of a lattice) having the property that for any two elements with one less than the other, the union of the smaller element with the intersection of the larger element and any third element of the lattice is equal to the intersection of the larger element with the union of the smaller element and the third element.
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Computers. composed of software or hardware modules that can be altered or replaced without affecting the remainder of the system.
noun
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something, as a house or piece of furniture, built or organized in self-contained units or sections.
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a self-contained unit or item, as of furniture, that can be combined or interchanged with others like it to create different shapes or designs.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- modularity noun
Etymology
Origin of modular
From the New Latin word modulāris, dating back to 1790–1800. See module, -ar 1
Example Sentences
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Some hyperscalers are exploring on-site generation, including small modular nuclear reactors and natural-gas peakers, to reduce grid dependence.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
SLB will serve as the modular design partner for Nvidia’s DSX data centers, using off-site construction to reduce costs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Huntley said modular buildings are being built at the Thatcham nursery ravaged by the fire, which will have capacity for around 75 children.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
It also orders federal agencies to create guidance for state and local governments “to promote housing construction and affordability,” including best practices on permitting, building requirements, and modular or manufactured housing.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Jimmy lived with his parents in a modular house on the east side.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
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