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Webster 1913 Edition

Module

Mod′ule

,
Noun.
[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

,
Verb.
T.
[See
module
,
Noun.
,
Modulate
.]
To model; also, to modulate.
[Obs.]
Sandys.
Drayton.

Webster 1828 Edition

Module

MOD'ULE

,
Noun.
[L. modulus.] A model or representation.
1.
In architecture, a certain measure or size taken at pleasure for regulating the proportion of columns, and the symmetry or disposition of the whole building. The usual module of a column is its semidiameter at the base. This is divided into parts or minutes.

MOD'ULE

,
Verb.
T.
To model; to shape; to modulate. [Little used.]

Definition 2024

Module

Module

See also: module and modulé

German

Noun

Module n

  1. plural of Modul

module

module

See also: Module and modulé

English

Noun

module ‎(plural modules)

  1. A self-contained component of a system, often interchangeable, which has a well-defined interface to the other components.
  2. (architecture) A standard unit of measure used for determining the proportions of a building.
  3. (computing) A section of a program; a subroutine or group of subroutines.
    • 2001, Phil Jones, Visual Basic: A Complete Course (page 254)
      Class modules are similar to form modules except they do not have a visible interface (GUI).
  4. A unit of education covering a single topic.
    Which modules are you studying next year?
  5. A pre-prepared adventure scenario with related materials for a role-playing game.
    • 2011, Michael J. Tresca, The Evolution of Fantasy Role-Playing Games (page 81)
      Dragonborn […] first appeared in the Dragons of Despair module (1984) for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons as “dragonmen.”
  6. (mathematics) An abelian group.
    K-'module, ' over K
  7. (mathematics) An algebraic structure which behaves just like a vector space over a field F, except that F is replaced by K, a commutative ring with unit.
    Any module extends easily into a -module.
  8. (fractal geometry, mathematics) A fractal element.
  9. (computing) A file containing a music sequence that can be played in a tracker (called also mod or music module).
  10. (hydraulics) A contrivance for regulating the supply of water from an irrigation channel.
  11. (astronautics) An independent self-contained unit of a spacecraft.


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French

Etymology

Borrowing from Latin modulus. Doublet of moule.

Noun

module m ‎(plural modules)

  1. module

Latin

Noun

module

  1. vocative singular of modulus

Spanish

Verb

module

  1. Formal second-person singular (usted) imperative form of modular.
  2. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of modular.
  3. Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of modular.
  4. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted?) present subjunctive form of modular.

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