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in particular

in par·tic·u·lar
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in per-tik-yuh-ler, puh-tik-]
    • /ɪn pərˈtɪk yə lər, pəˈtɪk-/
    • /ɪn pəˈtɪkjələ(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in per-tik-yuh-ler, puh-tik-]
    • /ɪn pərˈtɪk yə lər, pəˈtɪk-/

Definitions of in particular words

  • adjective in particular of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books. 1
  • adjective in particular immediately present or under consideration; in this specific instance or place: Look at this particular clause in the contract. 1
  • adjective in particular distinguished or different from others or from the ordinary; noteworthy; marked; unusual: She sang with particular warmth at last evening's concert. 1
  • adjective in particular exceptional or especial: Take particular pains with this job. 1
  • adjective in particular being such in an exceptional degree: a particular friend of mine. 1
  • adjective in particular dealing with or giving details, as an account or description, of a person; detailed; minute. 1
See all 18 definitions of in particular

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Origin of in particular

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin particulāris, equivalent to Latin particul(a) particle + -āris -ar1; replacing Middle English particuler < Middle French < Late Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for In particular

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of In particular

in particular popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for in particular

adv in particular

  • specially — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
  • non-exclusive — not admitting of something else; incompatible: mutually exclusive plans of action.
  • notably — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
  • specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
  • principally — chiefly; mainly.
All 37 Synonyms of in particular

Antonyms for in particular

adv in particular

  • commonly — usually; ordinarily
  • generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
  • normally — in a normal or regular way: The wound is healing normally.
  • ordinarily — most of the time; generally; usually: Ordinarily he wakes at seven.
  • usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
All 8 Antonyms of in particular

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