particular — especially great or intense; specific rather than general
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: especially great or intense; specific rather than general
Pronunciation (IPA): /pərˈtɪkjələr/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is particular about her tea - it must be exactly 3 minutes, not 2, not 4!
- Is there anything in particular you'd like to eat?
- He's not particular about clothes, but he's extremely particular about his gaming setup.
particular
ADJECTIVE[/pərˈtɪkjələr/]
especially great or intense; specific rather than general
Very picky about particular details
Every PART gets a TICK — YOU are particular, and it shows. (PART + TICK + U + LAR(ge) → Every PART gets a TICK from YOU — particular people check every large and small detail)
Nothing particular feels spectacular — until the circular moments repeat.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'particularis', derived from 'particula' meaning 'small part' (diminutive of 'pars', meaning 'part'), combined with the suffix '-aris' denoting relation or quality.
Breakdown
partic- (small part, from Latin 'particula') + -ul- (diminutive suffix) + -ar (relating to) + -is (Latin adjective ending) = particular
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is particular about her tea - it must be exactly 3 minutes, not 2, not 4!”
“Is there anything in particular you'd like to eat?”
“He's not particular about clothes, but he's extremely particular about his gaming setup.”
“The contract specifies the particular terms of the agreement.”
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