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

Aligning with the global trend To help speed up deployment and reduce upfront capital risk for its customers, Honeywell offers the Biocrude Upgrading technology as prefabricated modular plants. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025

Next-generation reactor designs and small modular reactors promise lower upfront costs, shorter construction times, and safer operations. —W. Gyude Moore, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025

Paolo Tiramani An industrial designer, Paolo Tiramani co-founded a modular homes company, BOXABL, with his son. —Melanie Hicken, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025

To confine your peas, utilize triangular, square, or circular cages, available in modular pieces through Internet vendors. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025

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