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nodular

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to a nodule or nodules.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Possessing, composed of, or similar in form to nodules.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Loose nodular deposits of gold metal are commonly referred to as nuggets.
  • The disease causes nodular black growths that may become pustular.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

relating to or characterized by or having nodules

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Nodular vaginitis

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • nodular ores

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nodulated, noduled

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From nodule + -ar.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: nodulaire — of or relating to a nodule or modules
  • Portuguese: nodular — of or relating to a nodule or modules
  • Spanish: nodular — of or relating to a nodule or modules
  • French: nodulaire — similar in form to a nodule
  • Portuguese: nodular — similar in form to a nodule
  • Spanish: nodular — similar in form to a nodule