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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Among the steps to expand nuclear power, the strategy recommends building large gigawatt-scale reactors, constructing small modular reactors and microreactors, extending the lifespan of some existing reactors and working to restart ones that retired for economic reasons.
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Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
The company makes modular pods that can be snapped together and taken apart for use elsewhere.
—Richard Lawson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Our editors are particularly impressed by this trendy locker cabinet that’s great for entryways, living rooms, and kids’ rooms, plus a modular sectional that’s now under $500—and perfect for upgrading your current seating situation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
In October, Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL) both announced deals to support nuclear energy projects with companies developing small modular reactors (SMR).
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
The company makes modular pods that can be snapped together and taken apart for use elsewhere.
—Richard Lawson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Our editors are particularly impressed by this trendy locker cabinet that’s great for entryways, living rooms, and kids’ rooms, plus a modular sectional that’s now under $500—and perfect for upgrading your current seating situation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
In October, Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL) both announced deals to support nuclear energy projects with companies developing small modular reactors (SMR).
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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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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