PARTICULAR

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ ► audio Scrabble 14 Words With Friends 18

Scrabble letter values: P3A1R1T1I1C3U1L1A1R1 = 14

Definition

  1. noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general). — synonyms: specific
  2. noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole. — synonyms: detail, item
  3. noun (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class. — synonyms: particular_proposition
  4. adjective unique or specific to a person or thing or category. — synonyms: particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
  5. adjective separate and distinct from others of the same group or category. — synonyms: particular(a)
  6. adjective surpassing what is common or usual or expected. — synonyms: especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), special
  7. adjective first and most important. — synonyms: special
  8. adjective exacting especially about details. — synonyms: finical, finicky, fussy, picky
  9. adjective providing specific details or circumstances. — synonyms: particular(a)

Examples

  • “he always reasons from the particular to the general”
  • “it was perfect in all details”
  • “the particular demands of the job”

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