About The Word Module
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What's The Definition Of Module?
[n] a self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components
[n] computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware) [n] detachable compartment of a spacecraft [n] one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind Synonyms | Synonyms for Module: faculty | mental faculty Related Terms | Find terms related to Module: apogee | article | attitude-control rocket | ballistic capsule | burn | capsule | deep-space ship | docking | docking maneuver | Earth insertion | entity | ferry rocket | fuel ship | individual | injection | insertion | integer | item | LEM | LM | lunar excursion module | lunar module | manned rocket | moon ship | multistage rocket | orbit | parking orbit | perigee | person | persona | point | reentry | rocket | shuttle rocket | single | singleton | soft landing | soul | space capsule | space docking | space rocket | spacecraft | spaceship | unit See Also | ability | attention | ballistic capsule | cartridge | command module | compartment | component | computer circuit | constituent | element | intellect | language | memory | power | power module | reason | retention | retentiveness | sensation | sense | sensory faculty | sentience | sentiency | space vehicle | spacecraft | speech | system | understanding | volition | will Module In Webster's Dictionary \Mod"ule\, n. [F., fr. L. modulus a small measure, dim.
of modus. See {Mode}, and cf. {Model}, {Modulus}, {Mold} a
matrix.]
1. A model or measure.
2. (Arch.) The size of some one part, as the diameter of
semi-diameter of the base of a shaft, taken as a unit of
measure by which the proportions of the other parts of the
composition are regulated. Generally, for columns, the
semi-diameter is taken, and divided into a certain number
of parts, called minutes (see {Minute}), though often the
diameter is taken, and any dimension is said to be so many
modules and minutes in height, breadth, or projection.
\Mod"ule\, v. t. [See {module}, n., {Modulate}.] To model; also, to modulate. [Obs.] --Sandys. Drayton. |
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