| modular structure [`mäj·ǝ·lǝr `strǝk·chǝr] BUILDING CONSTRUCTION A building that is constructed of preassembled or presized units of standard sizes; uses a 4-inch (10.16- centimeter) cubical module as a reference. ELECTRONICS 1. An assembly involving the use of integral multiples of a given length for the dimensions of electronic components and electronic equipment, as well as for spacings of holes in a chassis or printed wiring board. 2. An assembly made from modules. |