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  • noun The property of being modular.

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Examples

  • There is room to disagree on the notion of "subselves" otherwise known as "modularity": how do all these people get into one person's head?

    Et cetera: Steven Poole's non-fiction reviews 2011

  • Although he is attracted by the notion of modularity, Dennett warns that the mere fact that humans in different societies behave in similar ways cannot be taken as evidence of genetic determination.

    Genes, Memes, & Minds Smith, John Maynard 1995

  • I am excited: the notion of modularity is once again taking center stage in Java land.

    No Fluff Just Stuff 2009

  • One word that has cropped up time and again on this blog is "modularity".

    The Marvels of Modularity glyn moody 2008

  • This feature, sometimes referred to as "modularity" is desirable, as the flow or the level in the secondary may not always be exactly as planned.

    Chapter 11 1995

  • [70] Alon notes that cellular networks are like many human engineered networks in that they show 'modularity', 'robustness', and 'motifs':

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2010

  • Java EE 6 offers capabilities such as modularity and task-based profiles.

    Techworld.com News 2010

  • This project will showcase the new C1000†™ s advantages such as modularity, reliability, part load efficiency, lower maintenance costs, ease of installation, and smaller footprint versus traditional reciprocating engines.

    Digital50.com Digital 50 Daily Industry News RSS Feed 2009

  • Some kind of modularity or plugin system among entire applications!

    AutoHotkey Community 2009

  • [67] Alon notes that cellular networks are like many human engineered networks in that they show 'modularity', 'robustness', and 'motifs':

    Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2009

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