modularity

/ˌmɒd.jəˈlær.ə.ti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌmɑː.djəˈler.ə.t̬i/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌmäjəˈlarə̇tē -ler-/ (ame, mw)

modularity — 名詞

1. the quality of being arranged in separate units that can work on their own and a

1.名詞C1
釋義

模組化

由獨立模組組成並可整合運作的特性

the quality of being arranged in separate units that can work on their own and also fit together as one complete system

例句

The software team's modularity let Yael replace one payment tool without rebuilding the app.

軟體團隊的模組化設計，讓 Yael 不必重建整個 app 就能更換付款工具。

modularity let + someone + replace one part

Because of the bike's modularity, Sahil swapped the battery pack in minutes.

因為這台腳踏車有模組化設計，Sahil 幾分鐘內就換好了電池組。

the modularity of a product makes parts easy to swap

同義詞
  • 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.

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The company added more modularitys to the platform.
✅The company added more modularity to the platform.
💡'Modularity' is usually an uncountable noun, so it does not normally take a plural ending.
❌This shelf is very modularity.
✅This shelf has a lot of modularity.
💡'Modularity' is a noun; use 'modular' when you need the adjective.