noun
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
Synonyms
Examples
- he always reasons from the particular to the general
noun
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
Synonyms
Examples
- 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
- the particular demands of the job
- has a particular preference for Chinese art
- a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
- an expression peculiar to Canadians
- rights peculiar to the rich
- the special features of a computer
- my own special chair
adjective
separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
Synonyms
particular(a)
Examples
- interested in one particular artist
- a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him
adjective
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Synonyms
Examples
- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
adjective
first and most important
Synonyms
Examples
- his special interest is music
- she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
adjective
exacting especially about details
Synonyms
Examples
- a finicky eater
- fussy about clothes
- very particular about how her food was prepared
adjective
providing specific details or circumstances
Synonyms
particular(a)
Examples
- a particular description of the room