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

  • (..) fucking cop prick like Queenan... ...to pull you out of the staties and send you after me. I just can't know. I don't know what they do in that particular department, anyway. - Are you still a cop? - No! No! Swear on your mother's grave you're still not a cop? I am not a fucking cop! (..)
    2006 The Departed