particular
nouns
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
"he always reasons from the particular to the general"
antonym
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
"it was perfect in all details"
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
antonym
adjectives
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
"the particular demands of the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"
is derived from
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"
is derived from
is similar to
(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
"rules with specific application"; "demands specific to the job"; "a specific and detailed account of the accident"
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
"he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
first and most important
"his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
exacting especially about details
"a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared"
providing specific details or circumstances
"a particular description of the room"
is similar to
exercising caution or showing care or attention
"they were careful when crossing the busy street"; "be careful to keep her shoes clean"; "did very careful research"; "careful art restorers"; "careful of the rights of others"; "careful about one's behavior"
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