modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmä-jə-lər 
2
: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
modular furniture
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
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Unlike conventional missile systems that often require extensive ship modifications, the Hornet concept is built around modular launch containers that can be integrated onto existing platforms with minimal changes.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
That logic explains why Adyen launched Adyen Agentic on June 16, a modular three-layer API suite; Agentic Feed, Agentic Cart, and Agentic Payments.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Nano Nuclear Energy stock is poised to benefit as the nuclear power provider takes steps to commercialize its micro-modular reactor in the midst of the artificial intelligence power boom, according to Roth Capital Partners.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Codey is more accessible due to its modular design and hardware.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 June 2026
That logic explains why Adyen launched Adyen Agentic on June 16, a modular three-layer API suite; Agentic Feed, Agentic Cart, and Agentic Payments.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Nano Nuclear Energy stock is poised to benefit as the nuclear power provider takes steps to commercialize its micro-modular reactor in the midst of the artificial intelligence power boom, according to Roth Capital Partners.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Codey is more accessible due to its modular design and hardware.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for modular
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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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
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