̷ ̷| ̷ ̷( ̷ ̷)lə|ristik, -tēk adjective
1. : of, characterized by, or adhering to particularism
too particularistic and too conscious of their historical divisions to unite politically — Robert Strausz-Hupé
the particularistic thesis that the isolation of farm life induces mental breakdown — Kimball Young
the advancement of particularistic and no doubt selfish purposes — Alan Barth
particularistic … economic pressure groups — Walter Adams
2. : of, relating to, or characterizing a particularist society
the particularistic norms of the immigrants' groups — S.N.Eisenstadt
particularistic relationships
3. : based on concrete spatially or temporally bounded particulars (as physical objects or phenomenal events)
a particularistic system
4. : based upon a particular situation or relationship rather than general principles
a particularistic response
— opposed to universalistic