independent module
/ɪnˈdɛpəndənt mɒdʒʊl/ · in.de.pen.dent.mo.du.le
noun
- A self-contained unit of code or functionality that operates independently of other modules or systems. The software engineer designed the independent module to be easily integratable with other components.
- A unit of a larger system that functions independently, often with its own resources and controls. The independent module of the spacecraft was responsible for navigating through the asteroid field.
Synonyms
self-contained unitisolated componentstandalone moduleautonomous systemindependent unitdiscrete moduleseparate entity
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of independent modules has been influential in the development of modern software systems, enabling greater flexibility, scalability, and maintainability.