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Modular vs Nodular - What's the difference?

modular | nodular |

As adjectives the difference between modular and nodular

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 nodular is of or relating to a nodule or nodules.

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 ----

    nodular

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or relating to a nodule or nodules.
  • Possessing, comprised of, or similar in form to nodules .
  • :Loose nodular deposits of gold metal are commonly referred to as nuggets.
  • :The disease causes nodular black growths that may become pustular.
  • *
    • The capsule in both families is spherical, with a bistratose wall; the outer cell layer usually bears nodular thickenings