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in particularespecially or specifically; used to emphasize a specific point or example

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: especially or specifically; used to emphasize a specific point or example

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn pərˈtɪkjələr/

Korean meaning: 특히, 특별히; 구체적으로

Korean pronunciation: 인 퍼**티**큘러

Example Sentences

  • My mom loves all K-pop groups, but BTS in particular makes her dance like a teenager.
  • Students struggle with many subjects, but math in particular gives them nightmares.
  • I enjoy all seasons, but spring in particular fills me with energy.

in particular

ADVERB

//ɪn pərˈtɪkjələr//

especially or specifically; used to emphasize a specific point or example

in particular concept
💡 Concept

She loves desserts, but in particular she can't resist tiramisu.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn pərˈtɪkjələr/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn pəˈtɪkjʊlə/

🌳Etymology

Prefixin-
Rootparticular

Origin

From Latin 'particularis' meaning 'concerning a single part or detail,' derived from 'particula' (small part, particle) combined with the adjective suffix '-aris.' The word entered English through Old French 'particulier' in the 14th century.

🎵Rhyme

icularvehicularperpendicular
icular
vehicular
perpendicular

🔗Collocations

in particular circumstances
nothing in particular
someone in particular
anything in particular
focus on something in particular

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom loves all K-pop groups, but BTS in particular makes her dance like a teenager.

😄 Fun example

Students struggle with many subjects, but math in particular gives them nightmares.

I enjoy all seasons, but spring in particular fills me with energy.

The restaurant serves great food, and their pizza in particular is outstanding.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

especiallyspecificallyparticularlynotablyabove all

Antonyms

generallybroadlyin general

Related

particularspecificspecialindividualcertain

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