granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər 

1

: consisting of or appearing to consist of granules : grainy

2

: finely detailed

granular reports

granularity

ˌgran-yə-ˈler-ə-tē 

noun

Synonyms

• coarse
• grained
• grainy
• granulated

Examples of granular in a Sentence

icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow

Recent Examples on the Web

Modern VPNs will still be relevant but will need to evolve to fit into the Zero Trust model, offering more granular and continuous security checks. —Gene Marks, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024

The sweetener is available in liquid, solid, and granular form. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Dec. 2024

He would be best served by a more refined and granular approach targeting specific trade infractions rather than punishing trade in general. —Trevor Wagener, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024

As hard to predict as the world of real estate may be, there are still a handful of more granular trends that seem sure to define 2025. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see granule

First Known Use

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing granular

• non-granular

Kids Definition

granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər 

1

: consisting of grains

2

: having a grainy structure, feel, or appearance

granularity

ˌgran-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

noun

Medical Definition

granular

adjective

gran·​u·​lar ˈgran-yə-lər 

1

a

: consisting of or containing granules : having a grainy texture

b

: having granules with an affinity for specific biological stains

granular cytoplasm

2

: having or marked by granulations

granular tissue

granularity

ˌgran-yə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

noun

plural granularities