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Definition of modularization

modularization

/ˌmɑː.dʒə.lɚ.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
(UK: modularisation)
mod · u · lar · i · za · tion
Adverb:modularly
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Plural:modularizations
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Adjective:modular
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modularization Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The process of dividing a complex system, structure, or program into smaller, independent, and interchangeable units that can be managed or replaced separately.

Example

"The modularization of the application's source code allowed different engineering teams to build separate features simultaneously without causing integration conflicts."

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• Rhymes for modularization

• Nearby Words

moderatorial
moderatrix
modesto
modularization
module
mogadishu
mohair

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'modular' (from Latin 'modulus' meaning 'small measure') combined with the suffixes '-ize' and '-ation'. It emerged in the mid-20th century alongside advancements in industrial manufacturing and computer science.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Modularization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/modularization
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