particular

7 definitions • 11 examples

special, or this and not any other:

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."

especially:

What in particular did you like about the last apartment that we saw?

not easily satisfied and demanding that close attention should be given to every detail:

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.

details or information about a person or an event, especially when officially recorded:

There's a form for you to note down all your particulars.

If you are considering the particular, you are considering single examples rather than general matters or ideas:

The report focuses on the particular rather than the general and so doesn't draw any overall conclusions.

special or single, or this and not any other:

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?

wanting to make choices carefully because you are not easily satisfied:

She’s very particular about what she eats.