modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmä-jə-lər 
2
: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
modular furniture
Examples of modular in a Sentence
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
a factory that produces modular homes
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New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
In the store, everything is made from recycled or reused vintage fabrics and products, and the layout features a modular design that can be moved around to change up the space.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Look out for beauties like a glazed ceramic table lamp that takes the form of an ancient amphora and vintage finds such as Pierre Chapo’s modular T22 table.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Clustered modular residences, large circular windows and curving rooflines rise above a dry riverbed.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmäj-ə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus
2
: constructed in similar sizes or with similar units for flexibility and variety in use
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