particularize

(-tikyə lər īz′)

transitive verb particularized, particularizing

to state or name individually or in detail; itemize

Origin: MFr particulariser

intransitive verb

to give particulars or details

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See particularize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing, par·tic·u·lar·iz·es
verb, transitive
  1. To mention, describe, or treat individually; itemize or specify.
  2. To make particular as opposed to general or universal.
verb, intransitive
To go into or give details or particulars.

Related Forms:

  • par·ticˌu·lar·i·zaˈtion (-lər-ĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • par·ticˈu·lar·izˌer noun

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