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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This modular approach enables businesses to scale capabilities horizontally, identify constraints and continuously evolve team structures without disrupting overall performance.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Along the boutique’s center are bespoke modular presentation tables while two dedicated archival cases show off the brand’s heritage.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Shares of British aerospace group Rolls-Royce were last seen trading 2% higher after the company received backing from the U.K. government to build the country's first small modular nuclear reactors.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 June 2025
The government moved to back a major new plant with $15 billion in funding, and said Rolls-Royce would make the country’s first small modular reactors.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Along the boutique’s center are bespoke modular presentation tables while two dedicated archival cases show off the brand’s heritage.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
Shares of British aerospace group Rolls-Royce were last seen trading 2% higher after the company received backing from the U.K. government to build the country's first small modular nuclear reactors.
—Chloe Taylor,jenni Reid,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 June 2025
The government moved to back a major new plant with $15 billion in funding, and said Rolls-Royce would make the country’s first small modular reactors.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 10 June 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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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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