particular
adjective
of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general.
overparticular
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a word derived from
particular.
Example Sentences
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I’m not just being overparticular here about a slightly irritating stylistic quirk.
From Slate ● Feb. 1, 2013
For this reason, I salute the contestants of University Challenge and Only Connect for their indefatigability and obstinate dedication to the overparticular.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 9, 2012
She knew that the others thought she was fussy and overparticular, and that helped to make her thoroughly uncomfortable.
From The Little Colonel's House Party by Annie F. (Annie Fellows) Johnston
There are really three cases, if one wishes to be overparticular, corresponding to the three pairs of equal sides.
From The Teaching of Geometry by David Eugene Smith
We were slouches, I know, with rumpled hair and, I fear not overparticular as to our linen during the greater part of the week.
From The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story by Edward J. (Edward Joseph Harrington) O'Brien
