Having a texture or structure consisting of small grains or particles; resembling sand or having a rough, bumpy surface.
From Latin 'granularis,' derived from 'granulum' (small grain). The word entered English in the 17th century and has been used to describe anything with a grain-like, particulate texture.
Granular is the key adjective in modern tech and policy—'granular data' means you can zoom in and see tiny details rather than just big-picture summaries, which is why companies obsess over collecting granular information about users.
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