Synonyms for particular

Other words for “particular”, grouped by meaning.

We found 16 synonyms for “particular”. The most common are specific, detail, item, particular proposition, peculiar.

noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

Synonymsspecific
Oppositesgeneral

noun a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

Synonymsdetailitem

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

Oppositesuniversal

adjective unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Similarspecific

adjective separate and distinct from others of the same group or category

Similarspecific

adjective surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Similaruncommon

adjective first and most important

Synonymsspecial
Similarprimary

adjective exacting especially about details

Similarfastidious

adjective providing specific details or circumstances

Similarcareful

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University