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granular

gran·u·lar
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gran-yuh-ler]
    • /ˈgræn yə lər/
    • /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gran-yuh-ler]
    • /ˈgræn yə lər/

Definitions of granular word

  • adjective granular of the nature of granules; grainy. 1
  • adjective granular composed of or bearing granules or grains. 1
  • adjective granular showing a granulated structure. 1
  • adjective granular highly detailed; having many small and distinct parts: data analysis on a granular level. 1
  • noun granular Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles. 1
  • adjective granular in crystal form, powdered 1

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Origin of granular

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; granule + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Granular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

granular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for granular

adj granular

  • crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
  • grainy — resembling grain; granular.
  • gritty — consisting of, containing, or resembling grit; sandy.
  • harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
  • homespun — spun or made at home: homespun cloth.

adjective granular

  • coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
  • granulose — granular.

Antonyms for granular

adjective granular

  • smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.

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