1. particular, specific

a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

Example Sentences:
'he always reasons from the particular to the general'

• specific

2. detail, item, particular

a small part that can be considered separately from the whole

Example Sentences:
'it was perfect in all details'

• detail
• item

3. particular, particular proposition

(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class

• particular proposition

4. particular, peculiar, special

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Example Sentences:
'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 special features of a computer'
'my own special chair'

• peculiar
• special

5. particular

separate and distinct from others of the same group or category

Example Sentences:
'interested in one particular artist'
'a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him'

6. especial, exceptional, particular, special

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

Example Sentences:
'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 2000?'

• especial
• exceptional
• special

7. particular, special

first and most important

Example Sentences:
'his special interest is music'
'she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work'

• special

8. finical, finicky, fussy, particular, picky

exacting especially about details

Example Sentences:
'a finicky eater'
'fussy about clothes'
'very particular about how her food was prepared'

• finical
• finicky
• fussy
• picky

9. particular

providing specific details or circumstances

Example Sentences:
'a particular description of the room'