Synonyms

granular

American

[gran-yuh-ler] / ˈgræn yə lər /

adjective

of the nature of granules; grainy.
composed of or bearing granules or grains.
showing a granulated structure.
highly detailed; having many small and distinct parts.

data analysis on a granular level.

granular British

/ ˈɡrænjʊlə /

adjective

of, like, containing, or resembling a granule or granules
having a grainy or granulated surface

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Other Word Forms

granularity noun
granularly adverb
multigranular adjective
nongranular adjective
subgranular adjective
subgranularity noun
subgranularly adverb
ungranular adjective

Etymology

Origin of granular

First recorded in 1785–95; granule + -ar ¹

Example Sentences

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Mr. Ireland has a particular talent for this sort of granular storytelling.

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It is also sharing more granular sales data with suppliers.

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But where emissions are calculated at source and over a smaller time frame, critics say a more granular approach is called for.

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Documents reveal the granular details of Leon Black’s net worth, from 69 bank accounts to a $484 million loan backed by his art collection.

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But the disclosures offer an exceptionally granular look at the strategies used by many of the ultrarich to build wealth and minimize their tax bills.

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