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particular Definition

par·ticu·lar (pär tik′yə lər)

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

Etymology: 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
particular Idioms

in particular

particularly; especially
particular Synonyms

particular

modif.

  1. Specific

    special, distinct, singular, appropriate; see special 1.

  2. Exact

    precise, minute, circumstantial; see accurate 1, 2.

  3. Fastidious

    discriminating, fastidious, finicky, hard to please, fussy, dainty, nice, squeamish, selective, exacting, demanding, critical, careful, meticulous, finicking, finical, picky*, choosy*, persnickety*; see also careful, squeamish.

  4. Notable

    remarkable, singular, odd; see unusual 1. See syn. study at special.

particular implies dissatisfaction with anything that fails to conform in detail with one's standards particular in one's choice of friends; fastidious implies adherence to such high standards as to be disdainfully critical of even minor nonconformities a fastidious taste in literature; dainty, in this comparison, suggests delicate taste and implies a tendency to reject that which does not fully accord with one's refined sensibilities a dainty appetite; nice suggests fine or subtle discriminative powers, esp. in intellectual matters a nice distinction in definition; squeamish suggests such extreme sensitiveness to what is unpleasant, or such prudishness, as to result in disgust or nausea not too squeamish in his business dealings

in particular

expressly, particularly, individually; see especially 1.

particular Synonyms

particular

n.

fact, specification, item; see detail 1. See syn. study at item.

particular Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • approve: The UKLA reviews and approves all listing particulars and prospectuses which companies put together to have their securities admitted to the official list.
  • discuss: We are always available to discuss the particulars of your individual circumstances and to offer our advice.
  • record: The register records particulars of 392 war dead, existing or commemorated in this Cemetery.

Preposition: through

  • dissertation: Assessment 1-7 are assessed through coursework assignments, and in particular through the dissertation.

Adjective modifier

  • further: You may decide that you wish to obtain additional information ( sometimes called " further particulars " ) from the respondent.
  • full: He had not, however, had the time to inquire into the full particulars of where the truth lay.
  • practical: Placing considered wages know how to make an extremely practical particulars in relation to the other players by watching how they respond and respond.

Modifies a noun

  • emphasis: In the Department particular emphasis has been placed on the following topics.
  • attention: Pay particular attention to what it is asking you to do.
  • interest: We shall discuss changes in properties selected for their particular interest.
  • focus: A really great weblog with a particular focus on London life.
  • reference: We cannot rely on others to make our decisions for us, with particular reference to God.
  • circumstance: You should take appropriate professional advice on your particular circumstances.

Modifying Another Word

  • in: The earlier the better _ in particular when you have problems.
  • very: We have amazing indigenous foods and Northern Irish people are very particular about the taste and quality that best suits them.
  • there: Are there particular issues or population groups which require new studies?

Noun used with modifier

  • listing: The UKLA reviews and approves all listing particulars and prospectuses which companies put together to have their securities admitted to the official list.
  • property: It is against the law for an estate agent to make false or misleading statements in the property particulars.

Used with adjective complement

  • seem: Nothing about existence seems irreducibly particular in the way required.

Preposition: in

  • relation: Placing considered wages know how to make an extremely practical particulars in relation to the other players by watching how they respond and respond.
particular Quotes

Jedes geeinzelte Du ist ein Durchblick zu ihm. Durch jedes geeinzelte Du spricht das Grundwort das Ewige an. Every particularThou is a glimpse through to the eternal Thou; by means of every particularThou the primary word addresses the eternal Thou. 164

—Buber, Martin

Well, it's about everything in particular, isn't it?

—Spark, Dame Muriel Sarah ne¤  e  Camberg

It is not usually possible in a poem or a story to make the relationship between particular and universal fully explicit. Those who try to do so end up writing parables.

—Berger,John Peter

Everybody is always in favour of general economy and particular expenditure.

—Eden, Sir (Robert) Anthony, 1st Earl of Avon