modular
Translation
modular
Examples
Das System ist modular aufgebaut.
The system has a modular structure.
Wir bieten modulare Möbel an.
We offer modular furniture.
Grammar Patterns
((predicative)) used predicatively The system is modular.
((attributive)) used before a noun a modular system
Similar Words
Synonyms: component-based, flexible; Antonyms: monolithic, rigid
Etymology
From the word 'Modul' (module), which comes from Latin 'modulus' meaning 'small measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of LEGO bricks. They are modular components that can be combined in various ways.