modulenoun [ C ]
uk/ˈmɒdʒ.uːl/us/ˈmɑː.dʒuːl/one of a set of separate parts that, when combined, form a complete whole:
The emergency building is transported in individual modules, such as bedrooms and a kitchen, which are put together on site.
The full computer program is made up of several modules (= small programs) which should be individually tested before being integrated.
one of the units that together make a complete course, taught especially at a college or university
a part of a spacecraft that can operate independently of the other parts, especially when separate from them:
a lunar landing module
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Words meaning parts of things
- back end
- bifurcation
- body
- branch
- cartridge
- chunk
- compartment
- element
- item
- neck
- piece
- section
- segment
- segmental
- side
- snatch
- spare
- sub
- subsection
- third
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modular
adjective uk/ˈmɒdʒ.ə.lər/us/ˈmɑː.dʒə.lɚ/
Many colleges and universities now offer modular degree courses.