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particular
adjective(par-tic-u-lar)
exacting especially about details
Synonyms: finical, finicky, fussy, picky,
Examples:
Very particular about how her food was prepared.
particular
noun(par-tic-u-lar)
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
Synonyms: detail, item,
particular
adjective(par-tic-u-lar)
first and most important
Synonyms: special,
Examples:
She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work.
particular
noun(par-tic-u-lar)
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
Synonyms: particular proposition,
Antonyms: universal,
particular
adjective(par-tic-u-lar)
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
Synonyms: especial, exceptional, special,
Examples:
A matter of particular and unusual importance.
particular
adjective(par-tic-u-lar)
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
Synonyms: peculiar, special,
Examples:
The particular demands of the job.
Has a particular preference for Chinese art.
particular
noun(par-tic-u-lar)
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
Synonyms: specific,
Antonyms: general,
Examples:
He always reasons from the particular to the general.
particular
adjective(par-tic-u-lar)
providing specific details or circumstances
Examples:
A particular description of the room.
particular
adjective(par-tic-u-lar)
separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
Examples:
Interested in one particular artist.
A man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him.

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