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modular

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. modular (adjective)
  2. modular arithmetic (noun)

mod·u·lar

adj \ˈmä-jə-lər\

Definition of MODULAR

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>
— mod·u·lar·i·ty \ˌmä-jə-ˈla-rə-tē\ noun
— mod·u·lar·ly \ˈmä-jə-lər-lē\ adverb
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Examples of MODULAR

  1. In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
  2. a factory that produces modular homes

First Known Use of MODULAR

1798

Rhymes with MODULAR

nodular

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