granular
UK: ˈɡræn.jə.lər | US: ˈɡræn.jə.lɚ
adj. consisting of or resembling small grains or particles
adj. highly detailed or specific (often used metaphorically)
granular = gran<grain> + ular<adjective suffix>
- gran (from Latin granum, meaning "grain" or "seed")
- ular (a suffix derived from Latin -ularis, used to form adjectives meaning "pertaining to" or "resembling")
Etymology Origin:
The word granular traces back to the Latin granum (grain), reflecting its literal meaning of "composed of grains." Over time, it evolved metaphorically to describe anything finely detailed or broken into small, distinct units. The suffix -ular reinforces the adjectival form, creating a vivid link between physical grains and abstract precision.
The sugar had a coarse, granular texture.
The report provided granular data on customer behavior.
Sand is a granular material composed of tiny rock particles.
His analysis was impressively granular, covering every minor detail.
The artist used granular pigments to create a unique effect.