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Particular

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Definitions for Particular

noun
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
Synonyms
Examples
  1. he always reasons from the particular to the general
noun
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
Synonyms
Examples
  1. it was perfect in all details
noun
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
Synonyms
particular proposition
adjective
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Synonyms
particular(a) peculiar(a) special(a)
Examples
  1. the particular demands of the job
  2. has a particular preference for Chinese art
  3. a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
  4. an expression peculiar to Canadians
  5. rights peculiar to the rich
  6. the special features of a computer
  7. my own special chair
adjective
separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
Synonyms
particular(a)
Examples
  1. interested in one particular artist
  2. a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him
adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Synonyms
especial(a) exceptional particular(a) special
Examples
  1. he paid especial attention to her
  2. exceptional kindness
  3. a matter of particular and unusual importance
  4. a special occasion
  5. a special reason to confide in her
  6. what's so special about the year 2000?
adjective
first and most important
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Examples
  1. his special interest is music
  2. she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
adjective
exacting especially about details
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Examples
  1. a finicky eater
  2. fussy about clothes
  3. very particular about how her food was prepared
adjective
providing specific details or circumstances
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particular(a)
Examples
  1. a particular description of the room

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