particular

Definition

  • noun: a specific detail or piece of information
  • noun: a separate part of a whole
  • adjective: special or more than usual
  • adjective: of, relating to, or being a single person or thing
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: especial, peculiar, minute

Examples

  • ('Brit') The teacher asked the students to write down their 'particulars' [=personal facts, such as their names and addresses] on a sheet of paper.

  • ('US, law') The court ordered the state to file a 'bill of particulars'. [=a detailed list of the charges or claims made in a legal case]

  • He's a brilliant pianist known for his recordings of Bach, 'in particular' his recording of the Goldberg Variations.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Who do you think you're talking to? Please, Driss. How much? You're silly. Well, there's something. There's a particular touch to it. But I mean... . ' for an unknown artist seems like a lot. Hmm... On the other hand, if I don't buy it it's going to be worth the triple in a year... (..)
    2011 The Intouchables
  • (..) He's sending letters. Letters? - To whom? - To women, usually. No kidding. Who is it? There's one in particular. El'onore. Who is El'onore? I've never seen her. How come? That's how epistolary (..)
    2011 The Intouchables