Module

• POS: Noun
• HYPHEN: mod=ule

CIDE DICTIONARY

Module, n. [F., fr. L. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Model, Modulus, Mold a matrix.].

•  A model or measure.  [1913 Webster]
•  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.  [1913 Webster]

Module, v. t. [See module, n., Modulate.].

 To model; also, to modulate.  Sandys. Drayton.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

Module, n.
1 a standardized part or independent unit used in construction, esp. of furniture, a building, or an electronic system.
2 an independent self-contained unit of a spacecraft (lunar module).
3 a unit or period of training or education.
4 a a standard or unit of measurement. b Archit. a unit of length for expressing proportions, e.g. the semidiameter of a column at the base.

Etymology

F module or L modulus: see MODULUS

THESAURUS

Module

Earth insertion, LEM, LM, apogee, article, attitude-control rocket, ballistic capsule, burn, capsule, deep-space ship, docking, docking maneuver, entity, ferry rocket, fuel ship, individual, injection, insertion, integer, item, 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

ROGET THESAURUS

Module

Prototype

N prototype, original, model, pattern, precedent, standard, ideal, reference, scantling, type, archetype, antitype, protoplast, module, exemplar, example, ensample, paradigm, lay-figure, text, copy, design, fugleman, keynote, die, mold, matrix, last, plasm, proplasm, protoplasm, mint, seal, punch, intaglio, negative, stamp, a precedent embalms a principle, exempla sunt odiosa.