1. particular
adjective. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] unique or specific to a person or thing or category.
Synonyms
- specific
- peculiar
Antonyms
- nonspecific
- inside
- middle
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
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Words that Rhyme with Particular
- extracurricular
- perpendicular
- testicular
- vehicular
- curricular
How do you pronounce particular?
Pronounce particular as ˌpɑˈtɪkjələr.
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How do you spell particular? Is it parituclar ?
A common misspelling of particular is parituclar
Example sentences of the word particular
1. Adjective
Read the directions for your particular compass if you are unsure about how to do it.
Quotes containing the word particular
1. All art is a struggle to be, in a particular sort of way, virtuous.
- Iris Murdoch
2. I hope that I inspire women to believe in themselves, no matter where they come from; no matter what education they have; what particular background they originate from.
- Madonna Ciccone
3. There's something about Southern women that is so unique yet so universal. Strong southern women are allowed to be soft and feminine and have a sense of humor. But what I love about Southern women in particular is their universality.
- Connie Britton
2. particular
adjective. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] separate and distinct from others of the same group or category.
Antonyms
- nonspecific
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
3. particular
noun. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] a fact about some part (as opposed to general).
Synonyms
- specific
Antonyms
- beginning
- join
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
4. particular
adjective. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] surpassing what is common or usual or expected.
Synonyms
- uncommon
- special
- exceptional
Antonyms
- bad luck
- misfortune
- good luck
- success
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
5. particular
adjective. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] providing specific details or circumstances.
Antonyms
- good fortune
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
6. particular
adjective. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] first and most important.
Synonyms
- special
Antonyms
- end
- misconception
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
7. particular
adjective. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] exacting especially about details.
Synonyms
- fussy
- picky
- fastidious
- finical
Antonyms
- background
- play down
- ready-made
- outside
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
8. particular
noun. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class.
Synonyms
- particular proposition
Antonyms
- universal proposition
- connect
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)
9. particular
noun. ['pɝˈtɪkjəlɝ, ˌpɑːˈtɪkjəlɝ'] a small part that can be considered separately from the whole.
Synonyms
- highlight
- item
- part
- component
- component part
- detail
- high spot
- constituent
Antonyms
- stay
- unify
- arrive
- stand still
Etymology
- particuler (Anglo-Norman)