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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Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
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The manufacturing strategy focuses on fabricating units in small, modular sizes.
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Google has committed to multiple small modular reactors with first power around 2030.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
The manufacturing strategy focuses on fabricating units in small, modular sizes.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Google has committed to multiple small modular reactors with first power around 2030.
—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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 6 Jul. 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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