American English
/pʰɚˈtʰɪ.kjə.lɚ/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Specific and clearly identified, rather than just any one of a group.
Practice out loudSpecific and clearly identified, rather than just any one of a group.
I have a particular question about the bill.
This particular model is very quiet.
a particular person · a particular place · a particular reason · a particular case
a particular + noun
this/that particular + noun
Special or important in a way that deserves attention.
The issue is of particular importance to parents.
Her work is of particular interest to young scientists.
particular importance · particular interest · particular concern · particular attention
be of particular importance
be of particular interest to + person/group
Careful about small details and not easily satisfied.
She is particular about the coffee she drinks.
He is very particular about keeping his desk clean.
In this meaning, use particular about: She is particular about her clothes.
particular about cleanliness · particular about food · particular about details · particular about quality
be particular about + noun
be particular about + gerund
The exact details of a situation, plan, or agreement. This meaning is usually plural: particulars.
We need to discuss the particulars of the contract.
The police asked for the particulars of the accident.
This noun is normally plural: the particulars. Do not use particular alone for “details” in this meaning.
the particulars of the agreement · the particulars of the case · full particulars · personal particulars
the particulars of + noun
give someone the particulars of + noun
Especially; more than other people or things.
I liked the blue jacket in particular.
No specific thing.
What are you doing? Nothing in particular.
Not arranged in a special or important order.
Here are five tips, in no particular order.