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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Blue Capsule’s small modular reactor can provide 150 MW of heat at 700°C, steam/vapour to 650°C, and 50 MW of electricity.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
The partners described the lineup as a modular wardrobe system rather than a series of standalone pieces.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
These legislative initiatives, combined with modular construction's inherent cost and time-saving advantages, create meaningful opportunities for affordable housing across the state.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Framestore’s layered shading system was among the first to enable its users to generate novel, realistic appearances in a modular workflow by combining material layers in a physically plausible fashion.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Feb. 2026
The partners described the lineup as a modular wardrobe system rather than a series of standalone pieces.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 19 Feb. 2026
These legislative initiatives, combined with modular construction's inherent cost and time-saving advantages, create meaningful opportunities for affordable housing across the state.
—Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
Framestore’s layered shading system was among the first to enable its users to generate novel, realistic appearances in a modular workflow by combining material layers in a physically plausible fashion.
—Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 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 25 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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