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 compact topology is engineered for modular, on-site installation, distinguishing it from larger-scale fusion projects that require extensive infrastructure.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
According to The New York Times, standout pieces were a modular bookshelf that resembled an Italian Fascist building, with spinning components inspired by a lazy Susan, and a chair inspired by American artist Donald Judd’s cubes, both of which Nuriev made from rose-gold stainless steel.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
The 6-kWh battery packs charge from the grid and solar, and each modular E10 unit supports up to five packs.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
That modular approach saves time, lowers costs and keeps robots in service longer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Jan. 2026
According to The New York Times, standout pieces were a modular bookshelf that resembled an Italian Fascist building, with spinning components inspired by a lazy Susan, and a chair inspired by American artist Donald Judd’s cubes, both of which Nuriev made from rose-gold stainless steel.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
The 6-kWh battery packs charge from the grid and solar, and each modular E10 unit supports up to five packs.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
That modular approach saves time, lowers costs and keeps robots in service longer.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 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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