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- [moj-ool]
- /ˈmɒdʒ ul/
- /ˈmɒd.juːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [moj-ool]
- /ˈmɒdʒ ul/
Definitions of module word
- noun module a separable component, frequently one that is interchangeable with others, for assembly into units of differing size, complexity, or function. 1
- noun module any of the individual, self-contained segments of a spacecraft, designed to perform a particular task: the spacecraft's command module; a lunar module. 1
- noun module a standard or unit for measuring. 1
- noun module a selected unit of measure, ranging in size from a few inches to several feet, used as a basis for the planning and standardization of building materials. 1
- noun module Mathematics. an Abelian group with a set of left or right operators forming a ring such that for any two operators and any group element the result of having the first operator act on the element, giving a second element, and the second operator act on the second element is equal to the result of having a single operator, formed by adding or multiplying the two operators, act on the first element. Compare ring1 (def 23). 1
- noun module Computers. part of a program that performs a distinct function. an interchangeable, plug-in hardware unit. 1
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Origin of module
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin modulus; see modulus
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Parts of speech for Module
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
module popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for module
noun module
- width — extent from side to side; breadth; wideness.
- breadth — The breadth of something is the distance between its two sides.
- bore — If someone or something bores you, you find them dull and uninteresting.
- caliber — the size of a bullet or shell as measured by its diameter
- broadness — the state or character of being broad: the broadness of the ship; the broadness of his jokes.
Antonyms for module
noun module
- whole — comprising the full quantity, amount, extent, number, etc., without diminution or exception; entire, full, or total: He ate the whole pie. They ran the whole distance.
- total — constituting or comprising the whole; entire; whole: the total expenditure.
- unity — the state of being one; oneness.
- juncture — a point of time, especially one made critical or important by a concurrence of circumstances: At this juncture, we must decide whether to stay or to walk out.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
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