Definition

Relating to or having small rounded lumps or masses.

Example

The doctor noted that the growths on the skin were nodular in appearance.

Conversation

Have you noticed those nodular bumps on the plant's leaves?

Yeah, I saw them last week; they look kind of strange.

I wonder if they're a sign of some sort of disease.

Possibly! We should check if there's any treatment for those nodular issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nodular → It is formed from "nodus" (from Latin, meaning knot) and the suffix "-ar" (meaning pertaining to). The word "nodular" describes something that is pertaining to or characterized by knots or small lumps.

Memory Tip

Think of 'knot' ('nodus') to remember that 'nodular' refers to something that has small lumps or knots.

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