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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Critically, both projects rely on modular units that are expensive to deploy, and once operational, can’t be upgraded or even repaired.
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
This progress marks a significant shift in the effort to replace aging fossil-fuel infrastructure with small modular reactor technology, providing a scalable template for clean energy transitions worldwide.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Indonesia added nuclear power to its energy plan last year, with hopes to build two small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2034.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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Frank Landymore, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026
What is emerging is a picture of an artist of profound mathematical acuity, who mobilized geometric, sequential, and modular forms to test hypotheses on interrelation, regeneration, and evolution in pursuit of mystical revelation.
—Katherine Rochester, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
This progress marks a significant shift in the effort to replace aging fossil-fuel infrastructure with small modular reactor technology, providing a scalable template for clean energy transitions worldwide.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Indonesia added nuclear power to its energy plan last year, with hopes to build two small modular reactors (SMRs) by 2034.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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