modular

adjective

mod·​u·​lar ˈmä-jə-lər How to pronounce modular (audio)
Synonyms of modularnext
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 How to pronounce modular (audio)
-ˈla-rə-tē
noun
modularly
ˈmä-jə-lər-lē How to pronounce modular (audio)
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
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Modular construction The most common type of prefab housing construction is modular. — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026 Implemented as a modular kit, the CoreMotion package enables customers to rapidly integrate autonomous capabilities across new and existing vehicle fleets while reducing technical and integration risk. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, the first stage can handle different solid rocket motors for pre-selected range, speed, and performance profiles, as well as different booster types and other modular components. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 The Atlas system is the first-ever modular smart telescope system for Vaonis, with a base dock system fitted with two ports for connecting two imaging modules (an optical tube with a sensor). — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modular

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First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of modular was in 1815

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modular

adjective
mod·​u·​lar ˈmäj-ə-lər How to pronounce modular (audio)
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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