Simple meaning
What does Particular mean?
specific, not general.
Dictionary definition
specific and clearly identified, not general.
Example sentences
Particular in a sentence
easy
The class used particular to describe the result in simple words.
medium
In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more particular.
hard
During group work, students explained how particular changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.
Synonyms
Words like Particular
similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
Word family
Particular word family
Base word
particular
adjective
particular
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does particular mean?
Particular means specific, not general.
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