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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Power cords dangled from most surfaces, with a Serge modular synthesizer visible over his right shoulder.
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Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 20 May 2024
The bait shop is expected to reopen there later this summer in a modular temporary unit, and long-term plans have begun to decide whether to build another restaurant or other amenities.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Grayson Haver Currin, New York Times, 20 May 2024
The bait shop is expected to reopen there later this summer in a modular temporary unit, and long-term plans have begun to decide whether to build another restaurant or other amenities.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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 1 Jun. 2024.
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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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