Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
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.
adjective
- of, like, containing, or resembling a granule or granules
- having a grainy or granulated surface
1794, from Late Latin granulum “granule,” diminutive of Latin granum “grain, seed” (see corn (n.1)) + -ar. Replaced granulous (late 14c.). Related: Granularity.
adj.
- Composed or appearing to be composed of granules or grains.
- Relating to or containing particles having a strong affinity for nuclear stains, as in certain bacteria.