Definition

Relating to or resembling pills.

Example

The doctor prescribed a pilular medication that is easy to swallow.

Conversation

Have you tried those new vitamins that are pilular in shape?

No, I haven't seen them yet. Are they any good?

Yeah, they are easy to swallow and really effective.

Sounds great! I prefer pilular forms for my supplements.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pilular → It is derived from "pilula" (meaning small pill or little ball) in Latin, which is a diminutive form of "pila" (meaning ball). The word "pilular" refers to something that is pill-like or resembles a small pill.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'small ball' ('pilula') to remember that 'pilular' describes something that is pill-like.

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