tabular — having a flat surface; relating to or arranged in a table
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having a flat surface; relating to or arranged in a table
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæbjələr/
Example Sentences
- My professor loves tabular data so much, he even organized his lunch menu in Excel.
- The research results were displayed in a clear tabular format.
- She converted the messy notes into a neat tabular arrangement.
tabular
ADJECTIVE[/ˈtæbjələr/]
having a flat surface; relating to or arranged in a table
Perfectly flat table surface
Modular pieces perfectly fit on the tabular surface!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin tabula, meaning 'flat board' or 'table'. In ancient Rome, the term originally referred to wax-covered wooden tablets used for writing, later evolving to mean any flat surface or chart, and eventually the modern concept of a table or grid for displaying information.
Breakdown
tabula (flat board, table) + -ar (adjective suffix, meaning 'relating to' or 'having the form of').
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📝Examples
“My professor loves tabular data so much, he even organized his lunch menu in Excel.”
“The research results were displayed in a clear tabular format.”
“She converted the messy notes into a neat tabular arrangement.”
“The accountant's brain works like a tabular database - everything perfectly organized!”
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