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

Rather than forcing you to adapt to a permanently stitched grid of elastic loops, the M3 utilizes heavy-duty, modular pages. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Because global supply chains for modular reactors are forming now, suppliers that establish early positions can secure work for decades. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026

The newer proposition is their integration into a modular shoe that can shift between indoor comfort and colder outdoor conditions without turning Crocs into a conventional boot. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Use them where teams truly need independent scale or release cycles; otherwise, a modular monolith can deliver the same business speed with far less operational tax. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 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