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Definition of module

module

/ˈmɑː.dʒuːl/
mod · ule
Adverb:modularly
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Plural:modules
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Adjective:modular
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• noun

1

Each of a set of standardized parts or independent units that can be used to construct a more complex structure or system.

Example

"The engineers assembled the new space station by connecting several distinct habitat modules in low Earth orbit."

2

A discrete, self-contained segment of a computer program, educational course, or other abstract system.

Example

"The software engineering course requires students to pass the database design module before advancing to web development."

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• Rhymes for module

• Nearby Words

moderatrix
modesto
modularization
module
mogadishu
mohair
mohawk

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French module, from Latin modulus ('a small measure'), which is a diminutive of modus ('measure, manner').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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