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Commonparticular
The correct spelling is particular.
How to pronounce particular
/pəˈtɪkjələ/
nounIPA: /pəˈtɪkjələ/
Say it like: Par-tic-ula-r
The correct spelling is particular. A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point. For example: "I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do."
Usage Examples
“I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do.”
“I don't appreciate your particular brand of cynicism.”
“He brought no particular news.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.
- 2.A person's own individual case.
- 3.(chiefly in plural) A particular case; an individual thing as opposed to a whole class. (Opposed to generals, universals.)
adjective
- 1.Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.
- 2.Specific; discrete; concrete.
- 3.Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.
- 4.Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.
- 5.Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).
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