1. (noun) particular, specific
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
"he always reasons from the particular to the general"
2. (noun) detail, particular, item
a small part that can be considered separately from the whole
"it was perfect in all details"
3. (adj) particular, particular proposition
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
4. (adj) particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)
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"
5. (adj) particular(a)
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"
6. (adj) especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), special
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?"
7. (adj) particular, special
first and most important
"his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
8. (adj) finical, finicky, fussy, particular, picky
exacting especially about details
"a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared"
9. (adj) particular(a)
providing specific details or circumstances
"a particular description of the room"
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