What is particular? How to use in English

Definition & pronunciation of particular

particularadjective

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/pəˈtɪkjʊlə/

Definition & pronunciation of <b>particular</b>

Where does the word particular come from?

The word "particular" has its roots in Latin. It comes from the word "particulare," which means "of a single part" or "individual." In English, the word "particular" has been in use since the 14th century, initially meaning "one of a limited number" or "limited in scope." Over time, its meaning expanded to include the sense of being precise, detailed, and specific. In the 16th century, the word began to be used to describe someone who was meticulous and had a fondness for tiny details. Today, the word "particular" can convey a sense of uniqueness, attention to detail, or strong feelings about something or someone.

Vocabulary summary particular

typeadjective

meaningspecial, particular; individual, separate

exampleto go (enter) into particulars

exampleof no particular importance

examplea particular case

meaningthorough, meticulous, detailed

examplefog is a London particular

meaningmeticulous, detailed, meticulous to every detail

exampleto be particular in one's speech

typenoun

meaningdetail

exampleto go (enter) into particulars

exampleof no particular importance

examplea particular case

meaningspecial special

examplefog is a London particular

meaning(plural) detailed reports

exampleto be particular in one's speech

Example of vocabulary particularnamespace

meaning

used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others

  • There is one particular patient I'd like you to see.
  • Is there a particular type of book he enjoys?
  • Each village has its own particular charm.
  • In this particular case, the owners were not local but Indian.
  • specialized advice tailored to your particular circumstances
meaning

greater than usual; special

  • We must pay particular attention to this point.
  • These documents are of particular interest.
  • I went into town for no particular reason.
  • The high inflation rates were of particular concern.
meaning

very definite about what you like and careful about what you choose

  • She's very particular about her clothes.

Synonyms and related words for particular

Idioms of vocabulary particular

in particular
especially or particularly
  • He loves science fiction in particular.
special or specific
  • Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular.
  • Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner?
  • She directed the question at no one in particular.
particular to somebody/something
belonging to one individual person, place or thing and not others
  • cheeses that are particular to this area (= that are made there and nowhere else)

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