Module
/ˈmɒdʒ.uːl/noun
A self-contained unit or component that can be combined with others to form a larger system.
Did you know?The concept of a module isn't just modern; it dates back to Roman architecture where standardized measures were crucial for creating harmonious structures—like the temples dedicated to the gods!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*meḱ-
“to measure, to consider”
Latin
Latin
modulus
“a small measure or standard of measure”
Late Latin
Late Latin
modulatus
“to arrange or measure in a certain way”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
modulum
“a small measure or unit of measure”
16th Century
English
module
“a unit or component, particularly in architecture or science”
Modern English
English
module
“a self-contained unit for educational or technical purposes, often interchangeable with others”