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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The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to speed home construction through grants, limits on environmental reviews and reducing barriers for modular housing — those that are manufactured in factories and then assembled on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This remains true today, as modular furniture offers adaptability and space optimization, particularly in smaller homes.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Second is advanced and modular reactors designed to serve emerging industrial needs.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
The measure, called the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, aims to speed home construction through grants, limits on environmental reviews and reducing barriers for modular housing — those that are manufactured in factories and then assembled on site.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
This remains true today, as modular furniture offers adaptability and space optimization, particularly in smaller homes.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Second is advanced and modular reactors designed to serve emerging industrial needs.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 17 Mar. 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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