granulate Meaning & Definition
What Does Granulate Mean?
Granulate is used as a verb meaning To segment into tiny grains or particles. It can also mean To collect or be formed into grains. As an adjective, it means Consisting of, or resembling, grains; crystallized in grains; granular.
Word Facts for Granulate
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɹæn.juːl.eɪt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | grain |
| Comparative / superlative | more granulate, most granulate |
| Verb forms | granulates, granulating, granulated |
Granulate Definition (Verb)
- To segment into tiny grains or particles.
- To collect or be formed into grains.
Cane juice granulates into sugar.
Granulate as an Adjective
- Consisting of, or resembling, grains; crystallized in grains; granular.
- Having numerous small elevations, like shagreen.
Synonyms of Granulate
Granulate synonyms and antonyms →Granulate in a Sentence
Cane juice granulates into sugar.
Word Forms & Grammar
granulate (third-person singular simple present granulates, present participle granulating, simple past and past participle granulated)
granulate (comparative more granulate, superlative most granulate)
Words That Rhyme With Granulate
Origin of Granulate
Origin 1: Back-formation from granulation on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix).[1] By surface analysis, granule + -ate.
Origin 2: From granule + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Pronouncing Granulate
The standard pronunciation of granulate is /ˈɡɹæn.juːl.eɪt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɡɹæn).
Frequently Asked Questions About Granulate
Is granulate a verb or an adjective?
Granulate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for granulate?
Close synonyms of granulate are grain. See the full list of granulate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of granulate?
The past tense of granulate is granulated. The present participle is granulating.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of granulate?
The comparative form is more granulate and the superlative form is most granulate.