particular (Meaning)
particular (n)
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
particular (s)
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
first and most important
exacting especially about details
providing specific details or circumstances
particular (a.)
Relating to a part or portion of anything; concerning a part separated from the whole or from others of the class; separate; sole; single; individual; specific; as, the particular stars of a constellation.
Of or pertaining to a single person, class, or thing; belonging to one only; not general; not common; hence, personal; peculiar; singular.
Separate or distinct by reason of superiority; distinguished; important; noteworthy; unusual; special; as, he brought no particular news; she was the particular belle of the party.
Concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; circumstantial; precise; as, a full and particular account of an accident; hence, nice; fastidious; as, a man particular in his dress.
Containing a part only; limited; as, a particular estate, or one precedent to an estate in remainder.
Holding a particular estate; as, a particular tenant.
Forming a part of a genus; relatively limited in extension; affirmed or denied of a part of a subject; as, a particular proposition; -- opposed to universal: e. g. (particular affirmative) Some men are wise; (particular negative) Some men are not wise.
particular (n.)
A separate or distinct member of a class, or part of a whole; an individual fact, point, circumstance, detail, or item, which may be considered separately; as, the particulars of a story.
Special or personal peculiarity, trait, or character; individuality; interest, etc.
One of the details or items of grounds of claim; -- usually in the pl.; also, a bill of particulars; a minute account; as, a particular of premises.
Synonyms & Antonyms of particular
Synonyms:
- selective
- critical
- finicking
- careful
- persnickety
- fussy
- fastidious
- delicate
- exacting
- nice
- dainty
- finicky
- demanding
- finical
- choosey
- picky
- meticulous
- choosy
- pernickety
Antonyms:
particular Sentence Examples
- This particular project requires specialized skills and expertise.
- Each student has a particular learning style that should be accommodated.
- The doctor ordered a particular medication to alleviate her symptoms.
- I have a particular fondness for classic literature.
- The company needs to focus on a particular segment of the market.
- The particular shade of blue in the painting was captivating.
- The case has some particular complexities that need to be addressed.
- I have a particular aversion to spiders.
- The restaurant is known for a particular dish that draws crowds.
- The performer has a particular charisma that captivates audiences.
FAQs About the word particular
a fact about some part (as opposed to general), a small part that can be considered separately from the whole, (logic) a proposition that asserts something abou
selective, critical, finicking, careful, persnickety, fussy, fastidious, delicate, exacting,nice
lax, breezy, lackadaisical, carefree, flexible, affable, low-pressure, permissive, breezy, unfastidious
This particular project requires specialized skills and expertise.
Each student has a particular learning style that should be accommodated.
The doctor ordered a particular medication to alleviate her symptoms.
I have a particular fondness for classic literature.
