modular

adjective

mod·​u·​lar ˈmä-jə-lər How to pronounce modular (audio)
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 How to pronounce modular (audio)
-ˈla-rə-tē
noun
modularly 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 The opposition leader has called for small modular nuclear reactors in Australia. Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 13 Mar. 2024 Under Daunt, Barnes & Noble has also remodeled many stores, installing modular shelving, improving lighting, and re-organizing how books are presented. Byphil Wahba, Fortune, 11 Mar. 2024 The phone boasted a holographic display and support for modular add-ons, but was a critical failure and was discontinued a year later. Jon Porter, The Verge, 7 Mar. 2024 Editor’s Note: Andrew Sutherland, Kyu-Hwan Lee and the L-functions and modular forms database (LMFDB) have all received funding from the Simons Foundation, which also funds this editorially independent publication. Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 5 Mar. 2024 The electric Charger Daytona will be built on a modular STLA Large platform and will be available in two trims at launch. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, both red and blue states have taken steps to allow for the development of small modular reactors, an emerging technology that backers say can help to power rural areas or industrial operations without the demands of a large plant. Tribune News Service, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 This modular bed frame also has compatible add-ons at an extra cost including underbed storage, a bedside table, and an upholstered headboard. Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 The ADUs range from under 500 square feet to a 1,200-square-foot two-story unit as well as modular, pre-fab units, and ground-up projects. Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of modular was in 1815

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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

modular

adjective
mod·​u·​lar ˈmäj-ə-lər How to pronounce modular (audio)
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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