modular

mod·u·lar

M0365300 (mŏj′ə-lər)adj.1. Of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus.2. Constructed out of usually prefabricated units with standardized dimensions, allowing for easy assembly and flexible arrangement: modular furniture; modular homes.3. Mathematics a. Of or relating to fields having a characteristic greater than zero.b. Of or relating to structured equivalence classes.4. Biology Relating to, exhibiting, or being a pattern of growth in which similar morphological units, called modules, are added repeatedly.

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mod′u·lar n.mod′u·lar′i·ty (-lăr′ĭ-tē) n.mod′u·lar·ly adv.

modular

(ˈmɒdjʊlə) adj1. (General Physics) of, consisting of, or resembling a module or modulus2. (Mathematics) of, consisting of, or resembling a module or modulus modularity n

mod•u•lar

(ˈmɒdʒ ə lər)

adj. 1. of or pertaining to a module or a modulus. 2. composed of standardized units or sections for easy construction or flexible arrangement. n. 3. something built or organized in self-contained units or sections. 4. a self-contained unit or item that can be combined or interchanged with others like it to create different shapes or designs. [1790–1800; < New Latin]

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Adj.

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modular - constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use; "modular furniture"; "modular homes"standard - conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind; "windows of standard width"; "standard sizes"; "the standard fixtures"; "standard brands"; "standard operating procedure"

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