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particular
(p/@/r't/I/k/j//@/l/@/r )

adjective (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.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a fact about some part (as opposed to general)(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    He always reasons from the particular to the general.
    Synonym:
    specific
    Antonym:
    general
    source: wordnet30
  • a small part that can be considered separately from the whole(noun.linkdef)
    Synonym:
    detail, item
    source: wordnet30
  • (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    particular proposition
    Antonym:
    universal, universal proposition
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • unique or specific to a person or thing or category(adj.all)
    Example:
    The particular demands of the job.
    Has a particular preference for Chinese art.
    Synonym:
    peculiar, special
    source: wordnet30
  • separate and distinct from others of the same group or category(adj.all)
    Example:
    Interested in one particular artist.
    A man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him.
    source: wordnet30
  • surpassing what is common or usual or expected(adj.all)
    Example:
    A matter of particular and unusual importance.
    Synonym:
    especial, exceptional, special
    source: wordnet30
  • first and most important(adj.all)
    Example:
    She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
    Synonym:
    special
    source: wordnet30
  • exacting especially about details(adj.all)
    Example:
    Very particular about how her food was prepared.
    Synonym:
    finical, finicky, fussy, picky
    source: wordnet30
  • providing specific details or circumstances(adj.all)
    Example:
    A particular description of the room.
    source: wordnet30
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