granular

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

Synonyms of granular

• coarse
• grained
• granulated
• sandy

Examples of granular in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

At the base of each leaflet are one to two bulbs called granular teeth. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026

In the Senate debate in Maine, which has included granular discussions about health care, Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, accused Troy Jackson, her Democratic challenger, of getting government programs mixed up. — New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026

This view is shared by several other exchange operators, which oppose the CFTC’s creation of granular rules meant to obstruct affiliates. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026

The one downside to writing ballot questions in the easiest-to-understand language possible, is that many of the granular details will be cut. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see granule

First Known Use

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