'Module' definitions:
Definition of 'module'
From: WordNet
noun
One of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind [syn: faculty, mental faculty, module]
noun
Detachable compartment of a spacecraft
noun
Computer circuit consisting of an assembly of electronic components (as of computer hardware)
noun
A self-contained component (unit or item) that is used in combination with other components
Definition of 'Module'
From: GCIDE
- Module \Mod"ule\, n. [F., fr. L. modulus a small measure, dim. of modus. See Mode, and cf. Model, Modulus, Mold a matrix.]
- 1. A model or measure. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Module'
From: GCIDE
- Module \Mod"ule\, v. t. [See module, n., Modulate.] To model; also, to modulate. [Obs.] --Sandys. --Drayton. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'module'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- apogee,
- article,
- attitude-control rocket,
- ballistic capsule,
- burn,
- capsule,
- deep-space ship,
- docking,
- docking maneuver,
- Earth insertion,
- entity,
- ferry rocket,
- fuel ship,
- individual,
- injection,
- insertion,
- integer,
- item,
- LEM,
- LM,
- 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