26984 words

particular

7 definitions • 11 examples
1
special, or this and not any other:

Examples:

She wanted a particular type of cactus.
He wouldn't take just any book - he had to have this particular one!
"Why did you ask?" "Oh, no particular reason, just making conversation."
2

Examples:

What in particular did you like about the last apartment that we saw?
3
not easily satisfied and demanding that close attention should be given to every detail:

Examples:

He's very particular about the kitchen - everything has to be perfectly clean and in its place.
She's very particular about what she eats.
4
details or information about a person or an event, especially when officially recorded:

Examples:

There's a form for you to note down all your particulars.
5
If you are considering the particular, you are considering single examples rather than general matters or ideas:

Examples:

The report focuses on the particular rather than the general and so doesn't draw any overall conclusions.
6
special or single, or this and not any other:

Examples:

Is there a particular restaurant you’d like to eat at?
What in particular (= special things) did you like about the last apartment that we saw?
7
wanting to make choices carefully because you are not easily satisfied:

Examples:

She’s very particular about what she eats.

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