definition of
particular

[1] #1 particular s. [peculiar, special] unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "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. wn

[2] #2 particular s. separate and distinct from others of the same group or category; "interested in one particular artist"; "a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him". wn

[3] #3 particular n. [specific] a fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general". wn

[4] #4 particular s. [especial, exceptional, special] surpassing what is common or usual or expected; "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 200. wn

[5] #5 particular n. [detail, item] a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details". wn