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Definition of modular - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
interchangeable partsmade up of separate modules that can be combined or interchanged
- The modular furniture allows for various configurations in the office..
2.
educationTECH. UK related to course units called modulesTECH. UK
- The modular course allows flexible learning schedules.
3.
architectureTECH. related to building parts called modulesTECH.
- The modular homes are quick to assemble.
Expressions with modular
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set of separate pieces that join in many ways to make furniture
We bought modular furniture to fit different spaces in the living room.
approach where a product is built from separate interchangeable parts or units
The company used modular design to simplify upgrades and repairs for its devices.
system of arithmetic with numbers wrapping around a modulus
In modular arithmetic, 8 is congruent to 3 modulo 5.
oxygen system used in spacecraft modules
The modular oxygen was essential for the astronauts' survival.
nuclear power unit with smaller size built from factory-made modular parts
The company is investing in a small modular reactor for remote communities.
Origin of modular
Latin, modulus (small measure)
Terms with modular included in their meaning
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modular
able to be extended with additional components
modular sofa
furniture made of modular sections
telecommunications
modular microphone in a telephone handset
computing
thin modular server unit that fits into a shared chassis
biology
modular DNA sequence for a biochemical function
modular math
relationship between two numbers giving same remainder when divided
figurative
having a modular block design that resembles interlocking plastic toy bricks
construction
modular shelter structure used to house people in temporary sites
transportation
modular barrier separating traffic lanes
technology
modular circuit interfacing with telecom networks
acr: simple modular architecture research tool
tool for building and testing simple computer systems
acr: small modular reactor
small nuclear power unit
technology
nuclear power unit with smaller size built from factory-made modular parts
Examples of modular in a sentence
They installed a modular kitchen in their new home. The university offers a modular degree program. Students appreciate the modular structure of the curriculum. The modular office furniture can be rearranged easily. They designed a modular kitchen for the new apartment.
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- French:modulaire, composable, ...
- German:modular, modulartig, ...
- Italian:modulare, ...
- Spanish:modular, ...
- Portuguese:modulável, ...
- Chinese:模块化, 模块化的, ...
- Japanese:モジュラー, モジュール式の, ...
- Arabic:مُرَكَّبِيّ, وَحَداتِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹדוּלָרִי, ...
- Russian:модульный, сборный, ...
- Ukrainian:модульний, модульований, ...
- Hindi:मॉड्यूलर, मॉड्यूल आधारित, ...
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