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Definition particular in American English

particular adjective

adjective
/pərˈtɪkjələr/

▪ attention, concern, emphasis, importance, need, relevance, significance

1

used for emphasizing that you are talking about one specific person or thing and not anyone or anything else

Example

Are there any particular topics that you would like me to explain further?

Example

I remember one particular incident when he almost drove his car off a cliff.

Synonyms and related words
specific particular specifically
Example

Two matters need to be given particular attention.

Example

For the local population, street crime is an issue of particular concern.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
3

someone who is particular has very clear ideas about what they like and dislike and wants everything to be exactly as they like it

Example

Mr. Drew is known for being very particular.

Example

She's very particular about what she eats.

Synonyms and related words
bad-tempered irritable moody
4

clearly different and belonging to just one person or thing

Example

He has a very particular philosophy, which involves owning as little as possible.

Synonyms and related words
conflicting different various
Definition particular in American English