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particular
What does particular mean?
particular (adjective): specific; discrete; concrete.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use particular in a sentence?
- I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Where does particular come from?
From Middle English particuler, from Anglo-Norman particuler, Middle French particuler, particulier.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of particular?
Words related to particular
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “particular” mean?
all-encompassing, all around
Not quite: that's what overall means.
distinct, sharp, well-marked
Not quite: that's what clear means.
specific; discrete; concrete
Right! That's what “particular” means.
very large in size or extent
Not quite: that's what massive means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “particular”?
several
Not quite: several means something else.
special
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similar
Not quite: similar means something else.
outside
Not quite: outside means something else.
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