What is the meaning of particular?

noun

  • A fact about some part (as opposed to general. )
    • usage: "he always reasons from the particular to the general"
  • A small part that can be considered separately from the whole.
    • usage: "it was perfect in all details"
  • Logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class.

adjective

  • Unique or specific to a person or thing or category.
    • usage: "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"
  • Separate and distinct from others of the same group or category.
    • usage: "interested in one particular artist"; "a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him"
  • Surpassing what is common or usual or expected.
    • usage: "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"
  • First and most important.
    • usage: "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
  • Exacting especially about details.
    • usage: "a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared"
  • Providing specific details or circumstances.
    • usage: "a particular description of the room"
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