Fine-grained
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fine-grained is an adjective meaning Consisting of fine particles.
Meaning
Consisting of fine particles.
More Meanings
- Having a fine, smooth texture.
- (figurative) Highly detailed.
Example Sentences
“It’s been long needed — and they’ve done a very good job,” said Ewan Birney […]. “This will improve our fine-grained understanding of variation, and then that research will open new opportunities toward clinical applications.”
Synonyms for fine-grained
Depending on context, synonyms include subtle, fine, pulverized, powdery, powdered, close-grained.
Antonyms for fine-grained
Common opposites include coarse-grained.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fine, powdery, powdered, close-grained, pulverized, small-grained.
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