particular

The definition of particular is pertaining to a specific person, thing or place, or something that is noteworthy or under immediate consideration.

(adjective)

  1. An example of particular is a certain shoe style that a woman likes.
  2. An example of particular is a specific statement in a legal document that needs to be reviewed.

YourDictionary definition and usage example. Copyright © 2013 by LoveToKnow Corp.

See particular in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. of or belonging to a single, definite person, part, group, or thing; not general; distinct
  2. apart from any other; regarded separately; specific: to want a particular color
  3. out of the ordinary; unusual; noteworthy; special: no particular reason for going
  4. dealing with particulars; itemized; detailed
  5. not satisfied with anything considered inferior; exacting; extremely careful; fastidious
  6. Logic designating a proposition that deals with only some members of a class rather than all of them; not universal: “some people have red hair” is a particular proposition

Origin: ME particuler < MFr < LL particularis < L particula, particle

noun

  1. a separate and distinct individual, fact, item, or instance which may be included under a generalization; single case
  2. a detail; item of information; point
  3. Logic a particular proposition

See particular in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Of, belonging to, or associated with a specific person, group, thing, or category; not general or universal: has a particular preference for Chinese art.
  2. Separate and distinct from others of the same group, category, or nature: made an exception in this particular case.
  3. Worthy of note; exceptional: a piano performance of particular depth and fluidity.
  4. a. Of, relating to, or providing details: gave a particular description of the room.
    b. Attentive to or concerned with details or niceties, often excessively so; meticulous or fussy.
  5. Logic Encompassing some but not all of the members of a class or group. Used of a proposition.
noun
  1. An individual item, fact, or detail: correct in every particular. See Synonyms at item.
  2. An item or detail of information or news. Often used in the plural: The police refused to divulge the particulars of the case.
  3. A separate case or an individual thing or instance, especially one that can be distinguished from a larger category or class. Often used in the plural: “What particulars were ambushed behind these generalizations?” (Aldous Huxley).
  4. Logic A particular proposition.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English particuler

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Late Latin particulāris

Origin: , from Latin particula

Origin: , diminutive of pars, part-, part; see part

.

Learn more about particular

particular

link/cite print suggestion box