| Particular (particular) |
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| a. | (?) |
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| Par*tic"u*lar |
| [OE.
particuler, F. particulier, L. particularis. See
Particle.] |
Relating to a part or
portion of anything; concerning a part separated from the whole or
from others of the class; separate; sole; single; individual;
specific; as, the particular stars of a constellation.
Of or pertaining to a single person, class,
or thing; belonging to one only; not general; not common; hence,
personal; peculiar; singular.
Separate or distinct by reason of
superiority; distinguished; important; noteworthy; unusual; special;
as, he brought no particular news; she was the
particular belle of the party.
Concerned with, or attentive to, details;
minute; circumstantial; precise; as, a full and particular
account of an accident; hence, nice; fastidious; as, a man
particular in his dress.
Containing
a part only; limited; as, a particular estate, or one precedent
to an estate in remainder.
Forming a part of a genus;
relatively limited in extension; affirmed or denied of a part of a
subject; as, a particular proposition; -- opposed to
universal: e. g. (particular affirmative) Some men are
wise; (particular negative) Some men are not wise.
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| Particular (particular) |
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| Par*tic"u*lar |
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A separate or distinct member of a class, or part of a whole; an
individual fact, point, circumstance, detail, or item, which may be
considered separately; as, the particulars of a
story.
Special or personal peculiarity, trait, or
character; individuality; interest, etc.
One of the details or items of
grounds of claim; -- usually in the pl.; also, a bill of
particulars; a minute account; as, a particular of
premises.
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