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particularistic

par·tic·u·lar·ism
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uh m, puh-tik-]
    • /pərˈtɪk yə ləˌrɪz əm, pəˈtɪk-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [per-tik-yuh-luh-riz-uh m, puh-tik-]
    • /pərˈtɪk yə ləˌrɪz əm, pəˈtɪk-/

Definitions of particularistic word

  • noun particularistic exclusive attention or devotion to one's own particular interests, party, etc. 1
  • noun particularistic the principle of leaving each state of a federation free to retain its laws and promote its interests. 1
  • noun particularistic Theology. the doctrine that divine grace is provided only for the elect. 1
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Origin of particularistic

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
From the French word particularisme, dating back to 1815-25. See particular, -ism

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Parts of speech for Particularistic

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

particularistic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

particularistic usage trend in Literature

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