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Definition of granular

granular

/ˈɡræn.jə.lɚ/
gran · u · lar
Adverb:granularly
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1

Characterized by a high level of detail or broken down into small, specific components (especially of data or analysis).

Example

"The software allows project managers to view budget expenses at a granular level."

2

Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles.

Example

"The gardener mixed granular fertilizer into the top layer of soil before planting the seeds."

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grantee
granter
grantor
granular
granularly
granulate
granulated

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 18th century from Late Latin granulum ('small grain'), a diminutive of Latin granum ('grain, seed'), combined with the adjectival suffix -ar.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Granular. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/granular
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