granular

1 of 2

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

granularity

2 of 2

noun

gran·​u·​lar·​i·​ty

-ətē, 

-i

plural -es

1

: the quality or state of being granular

a rock with medium to coarse granularity

2

: nonuniformity in light-transmitting or reflecting properties of a developed photographic image produced by its individual particles

Synonyms of granular

Adjective

• coarse
• grained
• granulated
• sandy

Examples of granular in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

As with containers, apply a granular fertilizer once or twice per summer, or a liquid product with watering at the frequency recommended on the label. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026

More granular controls over the Liquid Glass design system are a major attraction as well. — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026

There are new child safety features with Screen Time allowing parents to see the apps and websites children are using, with customizable schedules and granular controls. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The examiner also said about 60 milliliters of a brown colored fluid with a granular substance was found in Eve’s stomach. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

see granule

First Known Use

Adjective

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing granular

• non-granular

Rhymes for granular

• annular
• intergranular

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