Modular division solves for the remainder, not the quotient.
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Modular
/ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/
Synonyms for "modular" (93 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (19)
Noun(14 words)
algorithm design methodologyassemblingassembly-line kitchenblock based learningblock interfaceblock-based languagebuilding blockchunkingchunking strategyclassroom-activity stationcomponentcomponent analysiscomponent formcomposable
Adjective(4 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (28)
Adjective(17 words)
congruence-basedcourse-basedcreative layoutdetachablediscrete itemdivide-and-conquer algorithmseducational moduleelectric circuits unitembedded algorithmembedded ecosystem modelingexpandableextendableextendibleextensiblefragmented developmentindividual unitinterlockable
Noun(11 words)
course frameworkcourse materialscurriculum adaptationcurriculum moduledivide and conquereducation moduleelectric circuits moduleflashcardgarden unitgarden unit modulegrammar-lesson packet
Related words (46)
Noun(18 words)
jigsaw learningsknockdownlearning stations modellearning unitlibrary modulemodule-based algorithmpartspet care modulepluginpolicy toolkitprefabprefabbingprefabricatingreusable software componentscience kitstation-based learningtraining materialsunit module
Adjective(27 words)
learning modulemodular buildmodule-basedmodule-based curriculummodulus-basedmultiuse spacenonclass-basedoptimal substructurepart-basedphysical science modulepiecemeal lessonsplugin-basedprecastprefabbedprefabricatedraised-bed stylereconfigurable benchreusablescience-module basedsectional
Show 7 more words
segmented body animalself paced studyseparate activitiesteaching unittransportableupgradeable designwriting toolkit
Verb(1 words)
split up
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: algorithm design methodology, algorithmic suite, area-specific, arrangeable, assembling.
- Sentence evidence is available for modular, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "modular".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "modular"
Keep "modular" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "modular" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "modular", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "modular" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriescurriculum designdesign descriptorengineering termmathematical descriptorsystem architecture
More specific
11 entriesmicroservicesmodular architecturemodular arithmeticmodular curriculummodular degree programmodular formsmodular furnituremodular softwaremodule-based designplug-in architectureservice-oriented design
Collocations
6 entriesmodular architecturemodular constructionmodular designmodular furnituremodular softwaremodule-based system
Inflections
2 entriesmore modularmost modular
Derivations
7 entriessimilar
1 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
I'd say it's tubular, but actually it's totally modular.
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Carl Gauss studied modular arithmetic extensively.
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The roofs are modular.
Source: tatoeba (6900560)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "modular"?
Closest matches include algorithm design methodology, algorithmic suite, area-specific, arrangeable, assembling.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "modular"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.