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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Presented by Lodes in three sizes designed by Otto Studio’s Paola Navone, the Pyrex-glass orbs demonstrate the flexibility of modular lighting: Two hung in a small space add functional flair, and a large grouping over a dining table or in an entryway makes a strong creative statement.
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Its raw concrete exterior, modular design and cavernous interior spaces contrast starkly with the historic brick buildings surrounding it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Samsung filed a patent application for a foldable gaming handheld that looks similar to the device shown off at MWC 2025:
Lenovo’s magnetic PC accessories
Framework has already proven how helpful modular laptops can be for longevity and durability.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Its modular vehicle platform allowed for a number of body styles, with a distinctive design language for a people-mover, a pickup, cargo vans, and even a specialized ride for NASA.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Its raw concrete exterior, modular design and cavernous interior spaces contrast starkly with the historic brick buildings surrounding it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Samsung filed a patent application for a foldable gaming handheld that looks similar to the device shown off at MWC 2025:
Lenovo’s magnetic PC accessories
Framework has already proven how helpful modular laptops can be for longevity and durability.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
Its modular vehicle platform allowed for a number of body styles, with a distinctive design language for a people-mover, a pickup, cargo vans, and even a specialized ride for NASA.
—New Atlas, 5 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 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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