Granule — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈgran-(ˌ)yül/ gran·ule

Meaning & Definition of Granule

Granule (noun)

  1. a small particle; especially, one of numerous particles forming a larger unit
  2. any of the small short-lived brilliant spots on the sun's photosphere

Granule (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a very small piece

    "is there one granule of truth in that statement?"

    similar: atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, molecule, morsel, mote, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle
    related: ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet (chiefly Scottish), halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning (chiefly Scottish), lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper, whit, bite, mouthful, nibble, tidbit, fragment, part, portion, section, chip, flake, shard, shiver, sliver, splinter, clipping, paring, shaving, smithereens
    near: chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Granule

The most common words with a similar meaning to Granule:

atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, molecule, morsel, mote, nubbin, nugget, particle, patch, scrap, scruple, snip, snippet, speck, tittle

Related Words for Granule

ace, dab, dash, driblet, drop, fraction, haet, halfpenny, ha'penny, iota, jot, kenning, lick, minim, mite, modicum, nutshell, ounce, pinch, shred, smatter, smidgen, spot, strain, streak, suspicion, taste, touch, trace, whisper

Near Antonyms of Granule

chunk, gob, hunk, lump, slab, abundance, barrel, bucket, bushel, deal, heaps, loads, mass, mountain, peck, pile, pot, profusion, quantity, raft, scads, stack, volume, wad, wealth

Origin & Etymology of Granule

Late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum grain

First known use: 1652

Frequently Asked Questions about Granule

What does "Granule" mean?

"Granule" means a small particle; especially, one of numerous particles forming a larger unit. As a noun, it is defined as: a small particle; especially, one of numerous particles forming a larger unit.

What is another word for "Granule"?

Other words for "Granule" include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain and molecule. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Granule" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Granule"?

There are 69 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Granule". Common alternatives include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck, flyspeck, grain, molecule, morsel and mote.

How do you use "Granule" in a sentence?

Examples of "Granule" in a sentence: "is there one granule of truth in that statement?".

Is "Granule" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Granule" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Granule"?

"Granule" is pronounced /ˈgran-(ˌ)yül/ and divided into syllables as gran·ule.

What is the origin of the word "Granule"?

"Granule" comes from Late Latin granulum, diminutive of Latin granum grain. First known use: 1652.

What is another word for "Granule" meaning "a very small piece"?

When "Granule" (noun) means a very small piece, synonyms include atom, bit, crumb, dribble, fleck and flyspeck.