modular

adjective

mod·​u·​lar ˈmä-jə-lər 

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 

-ˈla-rə-tē

noun

modularly

ˈmä-jə-lər-lē 

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

Its modular payload bay also enables operators to adapt the aircraft for different commercial applications, according to a press release. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026

Axvall has appeared on modular collections like JÄTTEBO and UPPÅKRA, but those frames are boxy. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

The main deck is home to three double cabins, two modular twin/double cabins, and a VIP suite with a bedroom to port and a private lounge to starboard that can be turned into two smaller cabins. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

The solution was modular outdoor furniture mounted on lockable casters, allowing the owners to reconfigure the cockpit themselves for four, eight or 12 guests. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing modular

• modular arithmetic

Rhymes for modular

• nodular

Kids Definition

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