Meaning of granular in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrænjələr/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    granular

    Definitions

    1. composed of or covered with relatively large particles

    Examples

    • « granular sugar »
    • « gritty sand »

    Synonyms

  2. Qualitative Adjective

    granular

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from late Latin granulum (see granule) + -ar

    Definitions

    1. having a granular structure like that of chondrites

    Antonyms

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