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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That means designing roles, schedules, and systems that support modular participation—not just full-time commitment.
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Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
It was designed in 1961 by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer as part of a modern modular furniture repertoire for the brand, which was once a Swiss hardware and lock business.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Also in the collection are a biofuel oil lamp, earthenware cooling towers, a modular bee home and a future uniform — one jacket with three configurations.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Among the new items in the collection is the Later sofa, designed by Ceriani Szostak, a modular seating system inspired by the rationalist architecture of the Palazzo della Civiltà, which houses Fendi’s Roman headquarters.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
It was designed in 1961 by Fritz Haller and Paul Schaerer as part of a modern modular furniture repertoire for the brand, which was once a Swiss hardware and lock business.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2025
Also in the collection are a biofuel oil lamp, earthenware cooling towers, a modular bee home and a future uniform — one jacket with three configurations.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 6 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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