English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
adj

granular

Quiz me More like this

Granular (adj) means Made up of, or looking like, small grains.

adj
1
Made up of, or looking like, small grains.
2
Broken down into fine, detailed parts.
"This should allow for a more granular degree of control"
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like granular.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Test yourself on “granular” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Etymology

Comes from Late Latin grānulum (“granule, little grain”), a diminutive of Latin grānum (“grain, seed”), plus -ar; by surface analysis, granule plus -ar. Compare French granulaire.

mealy farinaceous chondritic grainy gritty granulose

Antonyms

Related words

Rhymes for granular

See all rhymes for granular →

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of granular?
"granular" (adj) means made up of, or looking like, small grains.
What is another word for granular?
Other words for "granular" include mealy, farinaceous, chondritic, grainy, gritty, granulose.
What is the opposite of granular?
The opposite of "granular" is fine.
What are the different meanings of granular?
"granular" has 2 main meanings: 1. Made up of, or looking like, small grains; 2. Broken down into fine, detailed parts.

People also searched

Definitions from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0