modular

/ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/

//ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)// adj

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"modular" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“modular” has 10 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #14,795. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#14,795
frequency rank, English
4,057
“M” headwords
10
tracked misspellings
7
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - 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...

Corpus desk

Index EN-modular · modular · English

modular · rank #14,795 · 10 variants · 7 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #14,795
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-MID 7 pairs
  • VAR-MID 10 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,057
  • PHOTO-FINISH metrics

Nearest frequency peer: metrics (-2 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “modular”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “modular” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

modular vs molar
71% similar
modular vs module
71% similar
modular vs modules
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for modular
PropertyValue
Headwordmodular
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/
Letters7
Frequency rank#14,795
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs7
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “modular”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).modularlands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “metrics” (#14,793), “Nico” (#14,797), “Merrill” (#14,792). Among 4,057 “M” headwords, “modular” is #14,795. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 10 spelling variants around modular (IPA /ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #14,795 among 4,057 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for modular, with forms such as "mdoular", "mmodular", and "moddular". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 7 confusable-pair relationships, "molar", "module", "modules", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From module + -ar. The correct English form is modular, spelled M-O-D-U-L-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Of or relating to a module or modules.
  3. 3
    Relating to mode or modulation.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how modular appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. It is hoped that a competition to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) will drive billions of pounds of investment into the technology, which the government hopes will be cheaper and quicker to build than traditional large nuclear power plants.

Etymology

From module + -ar.

Antonyms

monolithic

This word in other languages

modulaire(Français)modular(Deutsch)modular(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • mdoular
  • mmodular
  • moddular
  • modluar
  • modualr
  • modularr
  • modullar
  • modulra
  • moudlar
  • omdular

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of modular - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

mdoular2mmodular1moddular1modluar2modualr2modularr1modullar1modulra2
Edit distance from "modular"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "modular"?
"modular" is spelled M-O-D-U-L-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/.
What does "modular" mean?
As an adjective, "modular" means: 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...
What words are commonly confused with "modular"?
"modular" is commonly confused with "molar", "module", "modules". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "modular"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "modular" is /ˈmɒdjʊlə(ɹ)/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "modular"?
From module + -ar. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "modular", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

metrics#14,793Merrill#14,792oversee#14,802pageant#14,803

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (10 here; floor ≥5).

Laurent10 variantspostage10 variantsglamour10 variantsgetaway10 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list