used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others
There is one particular patient I'd like you to see.
Is there a particular type of book he enjoys?
Each village has its own particular charm.
In this particular case, the owners were not local but Indian.
specialized advice tailored to your particular circumstances
greater than usual; special
We must pay particular attention to this point.
These documents are of particular interest.
I went into town for no particular reason.
The high inflation rates were of particular concern.
very definite about what you like and careful about what you choose
She's very particular about her clothes.
especially or particularly
He loves science fiction in particular.
special or specific
Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular.
Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner?
She directed the question at no one in particular.
belonging to one individual person, place or thing and not others
cheeses that are particular to this area (= that are made there and nowhere else)
a fact or detail, especially one that is officially written down
The police officer took down all the particulars of the burglary.
The nurse asked me for my particulars (= personal details such as your name, address, etc.).
The new contract will be the same in every particular as the old one.
written information and details about a property, business, job, etc.
Application forms and further particulars are available from the Personnel Office.
the particulars of a house in Bury
