modular
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
made of separate parts or units that can be joined together in different ways.
composed of standardized units or sections that allow for easy assembly, repair, or reconfiguration.
Simple“We bought a modular sofa so we could change the layout of our living room later.”
In context“The architect proposed a modular housing system, allowing residents to add or remove rooms as their family needs evolved over time.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
describes computer programs or machines made of independent pieces that work together.
relating to a design approach where a system is divided into smaller parts that can be independently created and used in different systems.
Simple“Modular software is easier to fix because you can update one part without breaking the rest.”
In context“By adopting a modular architecture, the development team ensured that individual components could be tested in isolation before being integrated into the primary codebase.”
UsageOften used to describe code architecture or hardware components like power supplies.
Synonymscomponent basedAntonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
relating to a type of math where numbers wrap around after reaching a certain value, like a clock.
relating to or based on a modulus, typically involving arithmetic where numbers reset after reaching a specific value.
Simple“Clock time is a simple example of modular arithmetic because it resets after twelve.”
In context“Modular arithmetic serves as the foundational logic for many modern encryption algorithms used to secure digital communications.”
UsageCommonly appears in the phrase 'modular arithmetic'.
From module + -ar.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.