modular

1 of 2

adjective

mod·​u·​lar ˈmä-jə-lər 

1

: of, relating to, or based on a module or a modulus

2

: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use

modular furniture

modularity

ˌmä-jə-ˈler-ə-tē 

-ˈla-rə-tē

noun

modularly

ˈmä-jə-lər-lē 

adverb

modularity

2 of 2

noun

mod·​u·​lar·​i·​ty ˌmäjəˈlarə̇tē 

-ler-

plural -es

1

: the use of discrete functional units in building an electronic or mechanical system

2

: a feature of a computer language that allows programs to be composed of modules

Examples of modular in a Sentence

Adjective

In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.

a factory that produces modular homes

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The brands building modular perimenopause systems A cluster of direct-to-consumer companies is now explicitly designing products to be stacked. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

China Anneng said the modular system can be transported to a disaster site, assembled, and placed into operation in just over 10 minutes. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026

How perimenopause supplement stacking works A stack is a modular set of supplements chosen for symptoms rather than a one-size-fits-all multivitamin. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

This time, the company is introducing TriReso, a modular rescue whistle system. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modular + -ity

First Known Use

Adjective

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing modular

• modular arithmetic

Rhymes for modular

• nodular

Kids Definition

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