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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The exhibition, which will be divided into modular islands, will be curated by Salone del Mobile.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The 38-foot-long aircraft, with a modular design, can fly more than 2,300 miles, deliver fighter-like performance, and enhance intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical early warning missions by fusing sensor and payload data from multiple platforms.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Some things were easier than others, thanks to the modular nature of Netflix House, which is intended to turn over its experiences fairly regularly in line with new Netflix releases.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The company successfully showcased that the high-end electronic warfare (EW) capabilities can be integrated in a compact, modular package.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
The 38-foot-long aircraft, with a modular design, can fly more than 2,300 miles, deliver fighter-like performance, and enhance intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and tactical early warning missions by fusing sensor and payload data from multiple platforms.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Some things were easier than others, thanks to the modular nature of Netflix House, which is intended to turn over its experiences fairly regularly in line with new Netflix releases.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
The company successfully showcased that the high-end electronic warfare (EW) capabilities can be integrated in a compact, modular package.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 13 Nov. 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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