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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According to a Forbes report, the app store is built on OM1, OpenMind’s modular operating system, which allows developers to create apps that package specific skills for distribution across multiple robot platforms.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Nuclear power companies are touting their ability to go small and modular—theoretically a faster way to get reactors running.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The company previously brought us a slide-out tool that dispenses keys and other items with the flick of a thumb, and a modular multitool that allows users to pick and choose which tools to include.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Jan. 2026
Nuclear power companies are touting their ability to go small and modular—theoretically a faster way to get reactors running.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 Jan. 2026
They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
The company previously brought us a slide-out tool that dispenses keys and other items with the flick of a thumb, and a modular multitool that allows users to pick and choose which tools to include.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 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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