Granular
/ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/noun
Consisting of small grains or particles.
Did you know?The root of 'granular' is linked to the Latin word 'granum', meaning 'grain', which was often associated with fertility and abundance in ancient rituals.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰr̥eh₁n-
“To break or to grind.”
Latin
Latin
granum
“A grain, seed, or kernel, often symbolizing life and sustenance.”
Old French
Old French
granul
“Small grain or particle.”
15th Century
Middle English
granulare
“To form into grains or small particles.”
Modern English
English
granular
“Pertaining to or composed of grains.”