Particular meaning

What does “particular” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“particular” is a noun and adjective with 9 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a fact about some part (as opposed to general).

particular

noun

  1. a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

    “he always reasons from the particular to the general”

    Synonymsspecific
    Oppositesgeneral
  2. a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

    “it was perfect in all details”

    Synonymsdetailitem
  3. (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class

    Oppositesuniversal

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”

  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”

  4. first and most important

    “his special interest is music”

    “she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work”

    Synonymsspecial
  5. exacting especially about details

    “a finicky eater”

    “fussy about clothes”

  6. providing specific details or circumstances

    “a particular description of the room”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University