modular

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition, its modular setup allows floating solar farms to expand seamlessly, from local reservoirs to utility-scale water bodies. —Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025

The company also builds small modular nuclear reactors, though meaningful additional nuclear power is still a few years away. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025

Transcription offers modular, pause-and-resume work with pay per audio minute. —Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025

Their latest proposal includes a cluster of 334 single-family modular homes, including 56 set aside for lower-income residents. —Calmatters, Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1815, 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