PARTICULAR

/pəˈtɪkjələ/

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P(3) A(1) R(1) T(1) I(1) C(3) U(1) L(1) A(1) R(1)

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Definition

/pəˈtɪkjələ/

noun

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.
A person's own individual case.
(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.
Specific; discrete; concrete.
“I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do.”
Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.
“I don't appreciate your particular brand of cynicism.”
Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.
Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).
“He brought no particular news.”