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Vinony

modular

adjective

  1. able to be separated into joinable components
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Pronunciation: /ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/ / /ˈmɑd͡ʒəlɚ/

adj

Etymology: 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.

  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.

    “It is hoped that a competition to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) will drive billions of pounds of investment into the technology, which the government hopes will be cheaper and quicker to build than traditional large nuclear power plants.”

  2. Of or relating to a module or modules.
  3. Relating to mode or modulation.