Added 10 October 2026
granular
/ˈɡɹæn.jə.lə(ɹ)/ adjective
Latin root: grānulum Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about granular at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Composed of or covered with particles resembling meal in texture or consistency.
granular sugar
- Having a granular structure like that of chondrites.
Origin
From Late Latin grānulum (“granule, little grain”), diminutive of Latin grānum (“grain, seed”), + -ar. By surface analysis, granule + -ar. Compare French granulaire.
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