particular
/pɜrˈtɪkjəlɜr/particular
ADJECTIVEDefinition of particular
A particular thing is the one that you mean and not any other.
Example: Usually it is not allowed, but in this particular case, it's OK.
A particular thing is a special or great one.
Example: She took no particular interest in what they were saying.
If somebody is particular, they will accept only the best or only things that they like.
If you talk about something in particular, you mean that more than other; especially.
Example: It's true of many small cars, but the Honda in particular.
The particulars are the detailed information.
Example: The two stories are quite similar, though they differ in some particulars.
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EXAMPLESExamples of particular
Usually it is not allowed, but in this particular case, it's OK.
Example sentenceI don't see any way to solve this particular problem.
Example sentenceShe took no particular interest in what they were saying.
Example sentenceIt's true of many small cars, but the Honda in particular.
Example sentenceIn particular, I'd like you to think about the first problem.
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