Meaning & use

granular

adjective·Academic

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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