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particular

/ˌpɑːrtɪˈkjʊlər/ adjective · British & US

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What does particular mean?

adjective

Given to or characterized by a precise or detailed description; exact or specific.

Example

"She had a particular fondness for old books."

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Words that share this root

part icular curial curate

What's another word for particular?

special distinct exact precise specific detailed

What's the opposite of particular?

general vague indefinite

Rhymes with particular

particular current vertical horizontal