Meaning & Definition of Particular in English

1. A fact about some part (as opposed to general)

• "He always reasons from the particular to the general"

2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole

• "It was perfect in all details"

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

1. 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"

2. 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"

3. 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?"

4. First and most important

• "His special interest is music"

• "She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"

5. Exacting especially about details

• "A finicky eater"

• "Fussy about clothes"

• "Very particular about how her food was prepared"

6. Providing specific details or circumstances

• "A particular description of the room"