particular

Noun
  1. A fact about some part (as opposed to general) (synset 105826326)
    "he always reasons from the particular to the general"
    is a type of: fact - a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
    same as: specific
  2. A small part that can be considered separately from the whole (synset 113832132)
    "it was perfect in all details"
    is a type of: component, component part, constituent, part, portion - something determined in relation to something that includes it
    subtypes: high spot, highlight - the most interesting or memorable part
    same as: detail, item
  3. (logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class (synset 106763856)
    referred to in: logic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
    is a type of: proposition - (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
    same as: particular proposition
Adjective
  1. Unique or specific to a person or thing or category (synset 301107719)
    "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"
    similar to: specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
    same as: peculiar, special
  2. Separate and distinct from others of the same group or category (synset 301108153)
    "interested in one particular artist"; "a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him"
    similar to: specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
  3. Surpassing what is common or usual or expected (synset 300490174)
    "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?"
    similar to: uncommon - not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
    same as: especial, exceptional, special
  4. First and most important (synset 301859156)
    "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"
    similar to: primary - of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
    same as: special
  5. Exacting especially about details (synset 300987815)
    "a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared"
    similar to: fastidious - giving careful attention to detail; hard to please; excessively concerned with cleanliness
    same as: finical, finicky, fussy, picky
  6. Providing specific details or circumstances (synset 300311842)
    "a particular description of the room"
    similar to: careful - exercising caution or showing care or attention

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