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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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2025
Engineers, soldiers, and civilians all wore different variations, complete with modular life-support backpacks, exoskeletal plating, and transparent domed helmets that reveal the actors’ faces while maintaining a sense of airtight realism.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2025
Butler told the group modular homes could fill an urgent need for new construction in rural areas.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
Inside the modular building the women once used are changing rooms, office space and briefing rooms, and United are planning for further development to suit academy needs.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 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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