Particular Definition
particular
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"
- 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"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"
- first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
- 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"
noun
- 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
"Particular" in song lyrics
See how particular is used in real songs:
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"Rap is my sport and on girls I'm real particular"
415 — Lavish -
"Popular, no ocular, MC's perp particular"
Chino XL w/ Ras Kass — Riiiot! -
"Such as how the heart feels about things like Him in particular"
The Cross Movement — Card Shark
Words that rhyme with particular
Usage tips for "particular"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "particular" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for particular to find words that pair well.