Meaning & use
granular
Made up of small grains or particles, or examined in fine, precise detail.
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The powder had a granular texture that made it hard to dissolve.
The manager wanted a more granular breakdown of last quarter's expenses.
A note on using this word
In business and data contexts, "granular" almost always means highly detailed rather than literally made of grains.
Words with a similar meaning
grainydetailed
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Words with an opposite meaning
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