particular
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(noun) a fact about some part (as opposed to general). Synonyms: specific. Example: "He always reasons from the particular to the general."
Noun Definition 1
(noun) a small part that can be considered separately from the whole. Synonyms: detail, item. Example: "It was perfect in all details."
Noun Definition 2
(noun) (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class. Synonyms: particular proposition.
Noun Definition 3
(adj) unique or specific to a person or thing or category. Synonyms: particular(prenominal), peculiar(prenominal), special(prenominal). 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."
Adjective Definition 1
(adj) separate and distinct from others of the same group or category. Synonyms: particular(prenominal). Examples: "Interested in one particular artist." "A man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him."
Adjective Definition 2
(adj) surpassing what is common or usual or expected. Synonyms: especial(prenominal), exceptional, particular(prenominal), special. 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?."
Adjective Definition 3
(adj) first and most important. Synonyms: special. Examples: "His special interest is music." "She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work."
Adjective Definition 4
(adj) exacting especially about details. Synonyms: finical, finicky, fussy, picky. Examples: "A finicky eater." "Fussy about clothes." "Very particular about how her food was prepared."
Adjective Definition 5