Definition
- (noun) A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.
- (noun) A person's own individual case.
- (noun) (chiefly in plural) A particular case; an individual thing as opposed to a whole class. (Opposed to generals, universals.)
- (adjective) Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.
- (adjective) Specific; discrete; concrete. “I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do.”
- (adjective) Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing. “I don't appreciate your particular brand of cynicism.”
- (adjective) Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.
- (adjective) Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions). “He brought no particular news.”
- (adjective) Of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious. “He is very particular about his food and if it isn't cooked to perfection he will send it back.”
- (adjective) Concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; circumstantial; precise. “a full and particular account of an accident”
- (adjective) Containing a part only; limited. “a particular estate, or one precedent to an estate in remainder”
- (adjective) Holding a particular estate. “a particular tenant”
Word stats
- Particular contains 10 letters: 4 vowel(s) and 6 consonant(s).
- It uses 8 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 4.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 14.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Particular mean?
A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.
How many letters are in Particular?
Particular has 10 letters.
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