modular
Constructed from standardized units or sections for flexibility and variety
Examples
In a meeting
“We're building a modular system so teams can swap components without breaking the entire architecture.”
Over coffee
“I love this modular furniture because I can rearrange it whenever I want.”
Why this word
sectional
Modular emphasizes standardized, interchangeable units that work as a system, while sectional just means divided into sections
flexible
Modular specifically means composed of independent units, while flexible is general adaptability
adaptable
Modular indicates design with separable components, while adaptable is broader capacity to adjust
Usage tip
Essential in engineering and software design for describing flexible, component-based systems. Emphasizes independence and interchangeability of parts.
Etymology
Latin modulus (small measure) from modus (measure, manner)
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