modular
Say it: MOD-yuh-luh /ˈmɒdjʊlə/ · adjective
What “modular” means
Made of separate units you can swap or combine.
More precisely: Built from separate, interchangeable units that can be combined or replaced independently.
Example: “Their modular kitchen means swapping one cabinet doesn't require ripping out the whole wall.”
When to use it
In design or practical shopping discussions, for things whose separate parts can be rearranged or replaced independently.
Similar words
component-based, sectional, interchangeable
Quick check
You replace one damaged section of a sofa without changing the other sections. How would you describe its design?
custom-made or modular?
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modular
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