/ pəˈtɪkjələ(r); NAmE pərˈt-/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
1.
[ only before noun ] used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
SYN specific :
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see.
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys?
2.
[ only before noun ] greater than usual; special :
We must pay particular attention to this point.
These documents are of particular interest.
3.
particular (about / over sth) very definite about what you like and careful about what you choose
SYN fussy :
She's very particular about her clothes.
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IDIOMS
- in particular
■ noun ( formal )
1.
[ usually pl. ] a fact or detail especially one that is officially written down :
The police officer took down all the particulars of the burglary.
The nurse asked me for my particulars (= personal details such as your name, address, etc.).
The new contract will be the same in every particular as the old one.
2.
particulars [ pl. ] written information and details about a property, business, job, etc. :
Application forms and further particulars are available from the Personnel Office.
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French particuler , from Latin particularis concerning a small part, from particula small part.