modular
ˈmɑːdʒələr
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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..
configurable interchangeable
2.
educationTECH.UKrelated 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.
sectional
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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
Legoadj.
figurative
having a modular block design that resembles interlocking plastic toy bricks
construction
modular shelter structure used to house people in temporary sites

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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  1. French:modulaire, composable, ...
  2. German:modular, modulartig, ...
  3. Italian:modulare, ...
  4. Spanish:modular, ...
  5. Portuguese:modulável, ...
  6. Chinese:模块化, 模块化的, ...
  7. Japanese:モジュラー, モジュール式の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَكَّبِيّ, وَحَداتِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוֹדוּלָרִי, ...
  10. Russian:модульный, сборный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:модульний, модульований, ...
  12. Hindi:मॉड्यूलर, मॉड्यूल आधारित, ...
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