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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

modulé

modulé

See also: module and Module

French

Verb

modulé m ‎(feminine singular modulée, masculine plural modulés, feminine plural modulées)

  1. past participle of moduler

Spanish

Verb

modulé

  1. First-person singular (yo) preterite indicative form of modular.

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