particular

Words with a similar base: particular, particular_proposition

'particular'

[particular.n.01] as in: a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

Examples:
he always reasons from the particular to the general

'particular'

[detail.n.02] as in: a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

Examples:
it was perfect in all details

'particular'

[particular.n.03] as in: (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class

'particular'

[particular.s.01] as in: unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Examples:
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

'particular'

[particular.s.02] as in: separate and distinct from others of the same group or category

Examples:
interested in one particular artist
a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him

'particular'

[especial.s.01] as in: surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Examples:
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?

'particular'

[particular.s.04] as in: first and most important

Examples:
his special interest is music
she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work

'particular'

[finical.s.01] as in: exacting especially about details

Examples:
a finicky eater
fussy about clothes
very particular about how her food was prepared

'particular'

[particular.s.06] as in: providing specific details or circumstances

Examples:
a particular description of the room

Origins

					particular (English)
└── particuler (Anglo-Norman)

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