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modular

/ˈmɑː.dʒə.lɚ/
mod · u · lar
Adverb:modularly
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modular Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Constructed with or employing standardized, self-contained units or sections that can be easily assembled, rearranged, or replaced for flexible use.

Example

"The office installed modular furniture that could be easily reconfigured for different team sizes."

2

Relating to or based on a mathematical modulus or congruence relation.

Example

"Modern public-key cryptography relies heavily on the principles of modular arithmetic."

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modification
modifier
modify
modular
modularization
modularly
modulate

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century, the word derives from the noun module, from Latin modulus ('a small measure'), a diminutive of modus ('measure' or 'manner').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Modular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/modular
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