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Definitions for particularity
pərˌtɪk yəˈlær ɪ ti, pəˌtɪk-par·tic·u·lar·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. particularity, specialnessnoun

    the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance

    "the particularity of human situations"

Wiktionary

  1. particularitynoun

    The condition of being particular; attention to detail; fastidiousness

  2. particularitynoun

    A particular thing; a peculiarity

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Particularitynoun

    Etymology: particularite, Fr. from particular.

    So did the boldness of their affirmation accompany the greatness of what they did affirm, even descending to particularities, what kingdoms he should overcome. Philip Sidney.

    Knowledge imprinted in the minds of all men, whereby both general principles for directing of human actions are comprehended, and conclusions derived from them, upon which conclusions groweth, in particularity, the choice of good and evil. Richard Hooker, b. ii.

    To see the titles that were most agreeable to such an emperor, the flatteries that he lay most open to, with the like particularities only to be met with on medals, are certainly not a little pleasing. Addison.

    Let the general trumpet blow his blast,
    Particularities and petty sounds
    To cease. William Shakespeare, Henry VI.

    I saw an old heathen altar, with this particularity, that it was hollowed like a dish at one end; but not the end on which the sacrifice was laid. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.

    He applied himself to the coquette’s heart; there occurred many particularities in this dissection. Addison.

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  1. particularity

    Particularity refers to a state or quality of being uniquely distinct, specific, or individual; having specific details; or focusing on the minor or fine points. It often implies a special, distinctive or peculiar trait, feature, or characteristic.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Particularitynoun

    the state or quality of being particular; distinctiveness; circumstantiality; minuteness in detail

  2. Particularitynoun

    that which is particular

  3. Particularitynoun

    peculiar quality; individual characteristic; peculiarity

  4. Particularitynoun

    special circumstance; minute detail; particular

  5. Particularitynoun

    something of special or private concern or interest

  6. Etymology: [Cf. F. particularit.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of particularity in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of particularity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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