granular

/ˈɡrænjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

consisting of or covered with grains or granules; having a grainy texture

“The granular soil made it difficult to walk on.”

2. noun

a small particle or grain

“The doctor examined the granular sample under a microscope.”

3. noun

a unit of currency or a small amount of money

“The granular fee for parking was very high.”

4. noun

a small unit or a single item of data

“The database contained millions of granular data points.”

5. adverb

in a granular manner

“The data was analyzed granularly to find the patterns.”

Synonyms

  • crumbly
  • grainy
  • powdery

Antonyms

  • smooth
  • uniform