particular meaning and definition

PARTICULAR noun

Definition of particular (noun)

1. a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
   • "he always reasons from the particular to the general"
   • synonyms: specific
   • antonym: general
2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
   • "it was perfect in all details"
   • synonyms: detail, item
3. (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
   • synonyms: particular proposition
   • antonym: universal

PARTICULAR adjective

Definition of particular (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: peculiar, special
2. 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"
3. 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?"
   • synonyms: especial, exceptional, special
4. first and most important
   • "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
   • synonyms: special
5. exacting especially about details
   • "a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared"
   • synonyms: finical, finicky, fussy, picky
6. providing specific details or circumstances
   • "a particular description of the room"