modulararrangement
nounUK /ˈmɒdjʊlər əˈreɪndʒmənt/
US /ˈmɑːdʒələr əˈreɪndʒmənt/
A way of putting things together using separate parts that can be moved around.
The toy shelf uses a modular arrangement, so we can add more boxes whenever we want.
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2. A layout of furniture or equipment made from interchangeable units.
The office has a modular arrangement of desks that can be rearranged for meetings.
3. A system of organizing parts so each piece can be replaced or swapped easily.
The kitchen's modular arrangement lets us change the cabinets without rebuilding the whole wall.
4. A musical or artistic structure built from repeated, self-contained sections.
The composer used a modular arrangement, repeating short themes in different orders.