modular

adjective

mod·​u·​lar ˈmä-jə-lər How to pronounce modular (audio)
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 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
Recent Examples on the Web Meanwhile, both red and blue states have taken steps to allow for the development of small modular reactors, an emerging technology that backers say can help to power rural areas or industrial operations without the demands of a large plant. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 This modular bed frame also has compatible add-ons at an extra cost including underbed storage, a bedside table, and an upholstered headboard. Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 The ADUs range from under 500 square feet to a 1,200-square-foot two-story unit as well as modular, pre-fab units, and ground-up projects. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024 Plus has announced their Open Platform for Autonomy (OPA), an open and modular software platform powered by the latest AI models. Richard Bishop, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 The Oakland site is a modular construction project slated for 9481 Edes Ave., near the Oakland Coliseum. Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024 Kurt's key takeaways No doubt, the Surge S32 is a unique and innovative electric vehicle that combines the functionality of a rickshaw and a scooter in one modular platform. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2024 The all-new, single-engine platform aims to combine the performance and wide interior of a costlier twin-engine configuration by featuring a modular architecture with composite components that enable a spacious, high-ceiling layout. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2024 Each item in the Livingston Collection is designed to work seamlessly with the other modular components. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Feb. 2024

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Word History

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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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