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

This month, researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published a granular investigation of California viticulture in a changing climate. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

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

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