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modular

/ˈmɒdjʊlər/ /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

Meanings
adjective
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.

Examples :

"The company designed its new desks with a modular system, allowing us to easily add or remove drawers and shelves to fit our individual needs. "
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Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration synthesizer

synthesizer noun

/ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zɚ/

An electronic instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and has a keyboard.

"My brother uses a synthesizer to create music for his YouTube videos. "

Illustration separate

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

Illustration specified

specified adjective

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

Thoroughly explained.

"The specified dress code for the party included a formal gown and black tie. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration modulation

modulation noun

/ˌmɒdjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌmɑdjʊˈleɪʃən/

The process of applying a signal to a carrier, modulating.

"The radio station's modulation allowed us to hear the broadcast clearly. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration consisting

consisting verb

/kənˈsɪstɪŋ/

To be.

"The project consists of three main parts. "

Illustration furniture

furniture noun

/ˈfɜːnɪtʃə/ /ˈfɝnɪtʃɚ/

Large movable item(s), usually in a room, which enhance(s) the room's characteristics, functionally or decoratively.

"A chair is furniture. Sofas are also furniture."

Illustration workspace

workspace noun

/ˈwɜːkˌspeɪs/ /ˈwɜːksˌpeɪs/

An area allocated for someone to work in, especially in an office.

""My new workspace at the office has a large window and a comfortable chair." "

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reconfigure verb

/ˌriːkənˈfɪɡjər/ /ˌriːkənˈfɪɡər/

To arrange into a new configuration.

"We need to reconfigure the living room furniture to make space for the Christmas tree. "

Illustration independently

independently adverb

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndəntli/

In an independent manner.

"The student completed the project independently, researching and writing the report all by herself. "