a fact about some part (as opposed to general); he always reasons from the particular to the general
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; it was perfect in all details
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
[ Syn: particular proposition , particular proposition ]
particular (n.)
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
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'
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; whats so special about the year 2000?
[ Syn: especial , exceptional , special ]
first and most important; his special interest is music; she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
[ Syn: special ]
exacting especially about details; a finicky eater; fussy about clothes; very particular about how her food was prepared
providing specific details or circumstances; a particular description of the room'