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Modular vs Moddable - What's the difference?

modular | moddable |

As adjectives the difference between modular and moddable

is that modular is consisting of separate modules; especially where each module performs or fulfills some specified function and could be replaced by a similar module for the same function, independently of the other modules while moddable is (video games) that can be modded (modified by the end user).

modular

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Consisting of separate modules; especially where each module performs or fulfills some specified function and could be replaced by a similar module for the same function, independently of the other modules.
  • (chiefly, mathematics) Of or relating to a module or modules.

    • Antonyms

    * (consisting of separate modules) monolithic

    Derived terms

    * (modular design)

    Related terms

    * modularize/modularise * module * modularized ----

    moddable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (video games) That can be modded (modified by the end user).
  • * 2006 , Erik Guilfoyle, Half-Life 2 Mods for Dummies
    • This utility can easily open the compressed game files that were installed with the game so that you can gain access to all the moddable game files...
  • * 2007 , PC Hardware magazine
    • To make things even more confusing, Garry's Mod is a "moddable " mod, meaning that users create modifications that plug into Garry's Mod itself.
  • * 2009 , Paul McFedries, Tweak It and Freak It: A Killer Guide to Making Windows Run Your Way
    • Strip off that veneer and a whole world comes into view, one that's eminently hackable, moddable , tweakable, customizable, and personalizable.