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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Each move leans on agility (fast decisions) and flexibility (modular resources).
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Nicolas Westgate, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Original price: $820 Ideal for relaxing, the Southerland three-piece wicker sectional sofa includes a coffee table along with the modular sofa.
—Christopher Murray
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The company’s distinctive combination of form and functionality was also expressed via modular pockets and storage compartments featured across outerwear, overshirts and pants in twill, micro reps, Heavy Chrome-R and Flatt Nylon.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
In a major milestone for modular nuclear power on the way to the mainstream, the US Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) to Oklo that may lead to the construction and operation of a military reactor in Fairbanks, Alaska.
—David Szondy
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
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Nicolas Westgate, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Original price: $820 Ideal for relaxing, the Southerland three-piece wicker sectional sofa includes a coffee table along with the modular sofa.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
The company’s distinctive combination of form and functionality was also expressed via modular pockets and storage compartments featured across outerwear, overshirts and pants in twill, micro reps, Heavy Chrome-R and Flatt Nylon.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 23 June 2025
In a major milestone for modular nuclear power on the way to the mainstream, the US Department of the Air Force has issued a Notice of Intent to Award (NOITA) to Oklo that may lead to the construction and operation of a military reactor in Fairbanks, Alaska.
—David Szondy
june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 30 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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