Synonyms for Particular
9 senses across 2 parts of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Particular" (adjective) include peculiar, special.
Adjective
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"
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peculiarspecial
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specific
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"
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specific
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?"
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especialexceptionalspecial
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uncommon
first and most important
"his special interest is music" "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
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special
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primary
exacting especially about details
"a finicky eater" "fussy about clothes" "very particular about how her food was prepared"
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finicalfinickyfussypicky
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fastidious
providing specific details or circumstances
"a particular description of the room"
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careful
Noun
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
"he always reasons from the particular to the general"
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specific
Broader
fact
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
"it was perfect in all details"
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detailitem
Broader
part
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
Synonyms
particular proposition
Broader
proposition
Antonyms
generaluniversal
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