pilular
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or resembling a pill: "pilular" describes something that pertains to, is shaped like, or has the characteristics of a small, round pill or pellet.
- Of or pertaining to pills: Used in medical or pharmaceutical contexts to refer to the form, composition, or appearance of pills.
Usage Examples
- (A medicine in the form of pills.)
- (Resembling pills in texture or shape.)
Advanced Usage
"pilular form": a pharmaceutical preparation shaped into small, round pills.
- The drug is available only in pilular form for oral administration. (The medicine comes as pills, not as a liquid or powder.)
"pilular mass": a soft, cohesive mixture used to form pills.
- The compound was kneaded into a pilular mass before being rolled into individual doses. (A malleable material for pill-making.)
Variants and Related Words
Pilulous (adj): an alternative form of "pilular," meaning relating to or resembling pills.
- The pilulous granules were easy to swallow. (The small, pill-like granules were convenient.)
Pill (n): a small, round, solid medicinal dose.
- She took a pill for her headache. (A single dose of medicine in solid form.)
Pillbox (n): a small container for holding pills.
- He carried a pillbox in his pocket. (A portable case for pills.)
Synonyms
- Pellets: small, rounded masses of a substance, often medicinal.
- Capsular: relating to a capsule, though capsules are typically cylindrical rather than round like pills.
- Granular: consisting of small grains, similar in size to pills.
Related Idioms
- Sugar the pill: to make something unpleasant more acceptable.
- The boss sugared the pill of the pay cut with a promise of bonuses. (Made the bad news easier to accept.)
Phrasal Verbs