granular — consisting of or covered with small grains or granules
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of or covered with small grains or granules
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡræn.jə.lər/
Korean meaning: 작은 알갱이나 과립으로 이루어진, 거친
Korean pronunciation: **그래**뉼러
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's homemade brown sugar was so granular that it sounded like rain when I poured it.
- The boss wants granular reports, so now I have to count every paperclip in the office.
- The beach sand felt granular between my toes.
granular
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡræn.jə.lər//
consisting of or covered with small grains or granules
The geologist's granular soil sample reveals tiny distinct grains under the magnifier.
Granular samples reveal molecular secrets in a spectacular display!
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Origin
17세기에 라틴어 'granulum'(작은 곡물)에서 유래. 'granum'(곡물, 씨앗)에 작은 것을 의미하는 접미사 '-ular'가 붙어 형성된 단어
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's homemade brown sugar was so granular that it sounded like rain when I poured it.”
“The boss wants granular reports, so now I have to count every paperclip in the office.”
“The beach sand felt granular between my toes.”
“We need granular information about customer preferences.”
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