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PARTICULAR

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 19 meanings of the word Particular.

How to pronounce particular:

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Particular - as a noun

A fact about some part (as opposed to general)

Example: "He always reasons from the particular to the general"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
specific17
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
general8

A small part that can be considered separately from the whole

Example: "It was perfect in all details"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detail7item6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
component15component partconstituent13part6portion9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particular proposition
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
universal12

Particular - as an adjective satellite

Unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Example: "The particular demands of the job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
peculiar12special11

Separate and distinct from others of the same group or category

Example: "Interested in one particular artist"

Surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Example: "He paid especial attention to her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
especial12exceptional22special11

First and most important

Example: "His special interest is music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
special11

Exacting especially about details

Example: "A finicky eater"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
finical12finicky19fussy11picky16

Providing specific details or circumstances

Example: "A particular description of the room"

Particular - as an adjective

Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.

Specific; discrete; concrete.

Example: "I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but i hope this one will do."

Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.

Example: "I don't appreciate your particular brand of cynicism."

Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.

Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).

Example: "He brought no particular news."

Of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious.

Example: "He is very particular about his food and if it isn't cooked to perfection he will send it back."

Concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; circumstantial; precise.

Example: "A full and particular account of an accident"

Containing a part only; limited.

Example: "A particular estate, or one precedent to an estate in remainder"

Holding a particular estate.

Example: "A particular tenant"

Forming a part of a genus; relatively limited in extension; affirmed or denied of a part of a subject.

Example: "A particular proposition, opposed to "universal", e.g. (particular affirmative) "some men are wise"; (particular negative) "some men are not wise"."

Example Sentences

"She has a particular way of organizing her books."
"I need a particular type of screwdriver for this job."
"He is very particular about his morning routine."
"My mom has a particular dislike for spicy food."
"She has a particular talent for playing the piano."
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Word Game Points

Is PARTICULAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, particular is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PARTICULAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PARTICULAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, particular is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PARTICULAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PARTICULAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, particular is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PARTICULAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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