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adj
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: monolithic
adj
Of or relating to a module or modules.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: mathematics, sciences
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adj
Relating to mode or modulation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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adjective satellite
constructed with standardized units or dimensions allowing flexibility and variety in use
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Antonyms: none provided
History
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.
Across languages
14 source translations are retained for this English entry.
