Noun | 1. | particular - a fact about some part (as opposed to general); "he always reasons from the particular to the general" Synonyms: specific Antonyms: general - a fact about the whole (as opposed to particular); "he discussed the general but neglected the particular" |
2. | particular - a small part that can be considered separately from the whole; "it was perfect in all details" | |
Adj. | 1. | particular - unique or specific to a person or thing or category; "the particular demands of the job"; "has a paraticular 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" |
2. | particular - separate and distinct from others; "an exception in this particular case" | |
3. | particular - 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" | |
4. | particular - 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 2000?" | |
5. | particular - first and most important; "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work" Synonyms: special | |
6. | particular - exacting especially about details; "a finicky eater"; "fussy about clothes"; "very particular about how her food was prepared" | |
7. | particular - providing specific details or circumstances; "a particular description of the room" |
PARTICULAR, LIEN, contracts. A right which a person has to retain property in respect of money or labor expended on such particular property. For example, when a tailor has made garments out of cloth delivered to him for the purpose, he is not bound to part with the clothes until his employer, has paid him for his services; nor a ship carpenter with a ship which he has repaired; nor can an engraver be compelled to deliver the seal which he has engraved for another, until his compensation has been paid. 2 Roll. Ab. 92; 3 M. & S. 167; 14 Pick. 332; 3 Bouv. Inst. n. 2514. Vide Lien.
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