modular

C1 · Advanced Computing Technical

adj. describes computer programs or machines made of independent pieces that work together.

adj. relating to a design approach where a system is divided into smaller parts that can be independently created and used in different systems.

“Modular software is easier to fix because you can update one part without breaking the rest.”

“By adopting a modular architecture, the development team ensured that individual components could be tested in isolation before being integrated into the primary codebase.”

C2 · Proficiency Mathematics Technical

adj. relating to a type of math where numbers wrap around after reaching a certain value, like a clock.

adj. relating to or based on a modulus, typically involving arithmetic where numbers reset after reaching a specific value.

“Clock time is a simple example of modular arithmetic because it resets after twelve.”

“Modular arithmetic serves as the foundational logic for many modern encryption algorithms used to secure digital communications.”