particular
/pɑrˈtɪk.jə.lɚ/ adjective B2- Specific; discrete; concrete. · I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do.· We knew it was named after John Smith, but nobody knows which particular John Smith.
- Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing. · I don't appreciate your particular brand of cynicism.
- Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions). · My five favorite places are, in no particular order, New York, Chicago, Paris, San Francisco and London.· I didn't have any particular interest in the book.
- Of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; fastidious. · He is very particular about his food and if it isn't cooked to perfection he will send it back.· These women are more particular about their appearance.
- Concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; circumstantial; precise. · a full and particular account of an accident
- Containing a part only; limited. · a particular estate, or one precedent to an estate in remainder
- Holding a particular estate.
- Forming a part of a genus; relatively limited in extension; affirmed or denied of a part of a subject.
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In this particular corner of the room a large piece had peeled off, leaving a yellow square of coarse plastering.
Having once decided to speak, I will tell you all without omitting any particular.’
In old days Stamford had never been a particular crony of mine, but now I hailed him with enthusiasm, and he, in his turn, appeared to be delighted to see me.
The shotgun is a strange weapon to use inside a house; but he had intended to use it outside, and there it has very obvious advantages, as it would be impossible to miss with it, and the sound of shots is so common in an English sporting neighbourhood that no particular notice would be taken.”
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