tabular

/ˈtæbyələr/

ADJECTIVE

1. Having a flat, plane surface

Having a flat, level, or table-like surface.

1.1. Flat physical surfaces

Describes a surface that is flat, level, and relatively smooth, without significant bumps or irregularities.

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Related Words

  • surface
  • smooth
  • horizontal
  • levelness
  • plane

ADJECTIVE

2. Organized as a table or list

Arranged or presented in rows and columns, like the entries in a table.

2.1. Data and information presentation

Describes information arranged systematically in rows and columns to make comparisons, categories, or individual entries easier to read.

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Examples

  • The data analyst presented the findings in a clear and tabular format.
  • The textbook included a helpful tabular representation of historical timelines.
  • The manager displayed a tabular summary of project milestones.

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ADJECTIVE

3. Calculated by means of a table

Determined or obtained by referring to numerical or statistical tables.

3.1. Table-based calculations

Describes values or results obtained by consulting mathematical, statistical, or reference tables rather than calculating them directly.

Synonyms

  • table-derived

Related Words

  • calculation
  • computation
  • reference table
  • statistics
  • numerical data

ADJECTIVE

4. Tending to split into thin flat pieces

Having a structure or tendency to divide into thin, flat layers or pieces, as with slate.

4.1. Layered geological materials

Describes rocks or other materials that naturally separate or split into thin, flat sheets or layers.

Synonyms

  • fissile
  • laminated

Related Words

  • slate
  • stratification
  • layers
  • cleavage
  • foliation