modularity
/ˌmɒd.jəˈlær.ə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɑː.djəˈler.ə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌmäjəˈlarə̇tē -ler-/ (ame, mw)
modularity — noun
1. the quality of being arranged in separate units that can work on their own and a
the quality of being arranged in separate units that can work on their own and also fit together as one complete system
The software team's modularity let Yael replace one payment tool without rebuilding the app.
modularity let + someone + replace one part
Because of the bike's modularity, Sahil swapped the battery pack in minutes.
the modularity of a product makes parts easy to swap
The course materials gained modularity when each unit could be taught alone.
Darius praised the desk system's modularity after adding two extra shelves.
- flexibility
broader term that stresses ease of change, not specifically the use of separate parts.
- adaptability
focuses on adjusting to new needs, even when the structure is not modular.
- component design
describes the design approach itself rather than the quality that results from it.
- integration
emphasizes tightly joined parts rather than separable modules.
- rigidity
suggests a design that is hard to change or rearrange.
文法句型
the modularity of [system / design / product]
modularity in [software / architecture / teaching]
increase / improve modularity
用法筆記
Usually used in design, engineering, software, or planning contexts where a larger whole is built from parts that can be changed or reused. Common with verbs such as improve, increase, and preserve.