Definition Synonyms
Definition of particular - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
uniquenessspecific to one person or thing
- She has a particular interest in art.
2.
fussyconcerned with details and hard to please
- She is very particular about her clothes.
3.
emphasizeemphasizing one thing over others
- I like all fruits, but apples in particular.
Noun
1.
philosophyindividual thing as opposed to a general type
- Each particular is different from the universal.
2.
logicseparate distinct item forming a generalization
- This particular helps to illustrate the broader theory.
Expressions with particular
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be selective or choosy
He is particular about the food he eats.
acting without rushing or urgency
She walked in no particular hurry to the store.
no specific thing or matter is meant or chosen
I am thinking about nothing in particular.
certain day distinguished from others
She couldn't remember the particular date of the event.
used to emphasize something especially or individually
She likes fruits, in particular apples.
expresses that one should not be too selective or demanding
You can't be too particular when choosing a used car.
especially about a certain subject or detail
The rules apply, with particular reference to safety procedures.
being very careful is always good
When choosing a surgeon, you can't be too particular.
partial loss or damage to ship or cargo covered by insurance
The ship's damaged hull was considered a particular average by the insurance company..
statement about some members of a group
The particular proposition only applies to some animals.
for one's own benefit or interest
He did it for his particular, not for the team.
Origin of particular
Latin, particularis (pertaining to a part)
Terms with particular included in their meaning
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direction
take a particular course or direction
dispatch
cause to go or be taken to a particular destination
language
speak a particular language
grammar
having a particular feature or possession
origin
to originate or be born in a particular place
citizenship status
status of belonging to a particular nation
location
stay in a particular place
quantity
more than a particular number or amount
particular task
specific pursuit or task
location
allocated to a particular place or group
excellence
most excellent of a particular group
product identity
type of product made by a particular company
gathering hub
place where a particular activity or service is concentrated
time
particular time or period of vague extent
food
specific types of food prepared in a particular way
fashion
wear clothes of a particular style
emphasis
used to emphasize a particular person or thing
transition
approaching a particular state or condition
information
book or pamphlet providing information on a particular topic
identity
no person fits a particular description
singular
single in a particular situation
here now
currently in a particular place
academics
achieve a particular number in a test
language
person who speaks a particular language
Examples of particular in a sentence
This recipe requires a particular type of cheese. He's particular about the way his coffee is made. The chef was particular about the freshness of the ingredients. She was particular about her coffee order. In particular, the red dress caught her eye. Philosophers debate the nature of a particular versus a general.
A particular cannot exist without its properties. Each particular contributes to the overall understanding. The philosopher discussed each particular in detail.
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- French:spécifique, individu, ...
- German:spezifisch, Einzelnes, ...
- Italian:particolare, esigente, ...
- Spanish:particular, individuo, ...
- Portuguese:particular, indivíduo, ...
- Chinese:特别的, 特殊体, ...
- Japanese:特別な, 個物, ...
- Arabic:مُعَيَّن, جُزْئِي, ...
- Hebrew:מְסוּיָּם, פְּרָט, ...
- Russian:особый, единичность, ...
- Ukrainian:особливий, окремий предмет, ...
- Hindi:विशेष, विशिष्ट वस्तु, ...
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