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  • Definition
    • particular :a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
      • he always reasons from the particular to the general

    • particular :unique or specific to a person or thing or category
      • 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 :a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
      • it was perfect in all details

    • particular :separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
      • interested in one particular artist|a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him

    • particular :surpassing what is common or usual or expected
      • 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 :first and most important
      • his special interest is music|she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work

    • particular :exacting especially about details
      • a finicky eater|fussy about clothes|very particular about how her food was prepared

    • particular :providing specific details or circumstances
      • a particular description of the room

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