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

Companies are developing robust, modular, and radiation-resilient solutions to filter and process information in space, transmitting only valuable insights. — Ben Topor, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Rather than do a show this season, Berner Kühl collaborated with the furniture company Feld, creating a new covering for their modular sofa. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

The quantities are expected to support X-energy’s initial Xe-100 small modular reactors and TRISO-X fuel deployments. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

The Sidephone, meanwhile, takes a modular approach to customizing the hardware to fit into your life. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 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