modularization
|mod-u-lar-i-za-tion|
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/ˌmɑdʒəˌlɚəˈzeɪʃən/
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/ˌmɒdʒʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/
(modularize)
making into modules
Etymology
'modularization' originates from English, specifically the verb 'modularize', where 'modular' comes from Latin 'modulus' meaning 'small measure' and the suffix '-ize' (from Greek/Latin/French influence) means 'to make or to become', with the nominalizing suffix '-ation' forming the noun.
'modular' entered English via Late Latin 'modulus' (a diminutive of Latin 'modus' meaning 'measure' or 'manner'); the verb 'modularize' was formed in Modern English by adding '-ize' to 'modular', and then 'modularization' was formed by adding '-ation' to create the noun meaning 'the act or process of making modular.'
Initially related to 'measure' or a 'small measure' (from 'modulus'), over time the root developed the sense of 'arranged in modules or standard parts'; this evolved into the modern meaning 'the process of dividing into modules' embodied in 'modularization.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process or result of dividing a system, design, or product into separate, interchangeable modules or components.
The modularization of the codebase made it much easier for different teams to work independently.
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Noun 2
(in manufacturing/engineering) The practice of designing parts so they can be independently manufactured, replaced, or upgraded.
Modularization of the appliance allowed customers to replace individual modules instead of buying a new unit.
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Last updated: 2025/11/06 10:08