Definition "particular" in Collins English Dictionary & Thesaurus, spelling "particular"

particular

1 adj You use particular to emphasize that you are talking about one thing or one kind of thing rather than other similar ones.
ADJ n (emphasis) I remembered a particular story about a postman who was a murderer..., I have to know exactly why it is I'm doing a particular job.

2 adj If a person or thing has a particular quality or possession, it is distinct and belongs only to them.
ADJ n
I have a particular responsibility to ensure I make the right decision...

3 adj You can use particular to emphasize that something is greater or more intense than usual.
ADJ n (emphasis) Particular emphasis will be placed on oral language training.

4 adj If you say that someone is particular, you mean that they choose things and do things very carefully, and are not easily satisfied.
usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ about n
Ted was very particular about the colors he used.

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6 You use in particular to indicate that what you are saying applies especially to one thing or person.
♦ in particular phrase PHR with cl/group (=particularly)
The situation in Ethiopia in particular is worrying..., Why should he notice her car in particular?...

7 You use nothing in particular or nobody in particular to mean nothing or nobody important or special.
♦ nothing in particular phrase
Drew made some remarks to nobody in particular and said goodbye.