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modular.

Consisting of separate modules; especially where each module performs or fulfills some specified function and could be replaced by a similar module for the same function, independently of the other modules.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/Received-Pronunciation/ˈmɑd͡ʒəlɚ/Atlantic-Canada, General-American/ˈmɒd͡ʒəlɚ/Boston, Canada, Maine
  1. Consisting of separate modules; especially where each module performs or fulfills some specified function and could be replaced by a similar module for the same function, independently of the other modules.

    not-comparable
  2. Of or relating to a module or modules.

    not-comparable
  3. Relating to mode or modulation.

    not-comparable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *med- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Italic *medos Latin modus Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -ulus Latin moduluslbor. French modulebor. English module English -ar English modular From module + -ar.

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