1. A self-contained unit or part that can be independently designed, manufactured, and assembled with other components to form a larger system
The software architecture uses modular components to improve maintainability and reusability.
A arquitetura de software utiliza componentes modulares para melhorar a manutenibilidade e a reutilização.
2. In engineering and design, a functional element that can be combined with other similar elements without modification
The furniture system is built from modular components that customers can mix and match.
O sistema de móveis é construído a partir de componentes modulares que os clientes podem combinar e adequar.