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 smaller setups would be fantastic for take-away coffee shops, pop-up retail stores, or jewel-sized offices, while the larger options—which can be combined with other modular containers to create a truly expansive space—offer enough room to create your dream space.
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Both NextEra and Dominion have also explored expansions of their nuclear fleet through the development of smaller, modular reactors that proponents say will cut down on costs compared to older, highly-individualized reactor designs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Its modular architecture enables rapid updates, improved scalability and greater flexibility to adapt to evolving operational requirements, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Between those two modular adaptors, the Captain's Crunch is able to offer a set of functions quite comparable to the original Crunch, plus plenty more the user can add by way of additional T-shank implements and bits.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
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Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Both NextEra and Dominion have also explored expansions of their nuclear fleet through the development of smaller, modular reactors that proponents say will cut down on costs compared to older, highly-individualized reactor designs.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Its modular architecture enables rapid updates, improved scalability and greater flexibility to adapt to evolving operational requirements, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Between those two modular adaptors, the Captain's Crunch is able to offer a set of functions quite comparable to the original Crunch, plus plenty more the user can add by way of additional T-shank implements and bits.
—New Atlas, 4 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 8 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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