SportsJuly 18, 2026

modularity

/ˌmɒdʒʊˈlærɪti/

Definition

The design principle of building a system from distinct, independent parts that can be separated, replaced, or recombined without affecting the rest of the structure.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'modulus,' meaning a measure or small unit, combined with the suffix '-ity' to indicate a state or quality. It entered English in the mid-20th century, becoming a key term in engineering and computer science to describe systems composed of interchangeable components.

In the news

In the context of the article, modularity refers to the software design approach in Godot Engine that allows developers to organize game features into manageable, discrete units like movement, AI, or UI.

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