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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Its modular structure allows for new capabilities to be added as needed, making AEON a flexible addition for any industrial team.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
With seven pieces, the modular set includes a glass-top coffee table, two corner sofa pieces, and four middle sofa pieces, meaning shoppers can configure the sections into a large sectional or split them up to create a smaller sofa and separate chairs.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
Resilience requires modular, cloud-native platforms that can adapt to change.
—Katy Jones, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Some emerging technologies getting traction in the industry now include geothermal, small modular nuclear reactors and green hydrogen, just to name a few.
—Fernando Arriola, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
With seven pieces, the modular set includes a glass-top coffee table, two corner sofa pieces, and four middle sofa pieces, meaning shoppers can configure the sections into a large sectional or split them up to create a smaller sofa and separate chairs.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
Resilience requires modular, cloud-native platforms that can adapt to change.
—Katy Jones, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Some emerging technologies getting traction in the industry now include geothermal, small modular nuclear reactors and green hydrogen, just to name a few.
—Fernando Arriola, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 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 20 Jul. 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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