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

  • (..) You know the kind. Well, in many ways, a good mongrel dog is like a Negro. You get to know it. Often, you get to love it. It is of no particular use... ...but you keep it around because you think it loves you. If you're lucky, Mr. Edgecomb, you never have to find out any different. (..)
    1999 The Green Mile