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particularize

[ per-tik-yuh-luh-rahyz, puh-tik- ]
/ pərˈtɪk yə ləˌraɪz, pəˈtɪk- /
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verb (used with object), par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing.
to make particular.
to mention or indicate specifically; specify.
to state or treat in detail.
verb (used without object), par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing.
to speak or treat particularly or specifically.
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Also especially British, par·tic·u·lar·ise .

Origin of particularize

From the Middle French word particulariser, dating back to 1580–90. See particular, -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM particularize

par·tic·u·lar·i·za·tion, nounpar·tic·u·lar·iz·er, nounun·par·tic·u·lar·ized, adjectiveun·par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing, adjective

Words nearby particularize

particular, particular affirmative, particular average, particularism, particularity, particularize, particularly, particular negative, Particulars of Claim, particular solution, particulate
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Words related to particularize

agree, arrange, bargain, condition, contract, covenant, designate, detail, engage, guarantee, impose, make, name, pledge, postulate, promise, provide, require, settle, slot

How to use particularize in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for particularize

particularize

particularise

/ (pəˈtɪkjʊləˌraɪz) /
verb
to treat in detail; give details (about)
(intr) to go into detail

Derived forms of particularize

particularization or particularisation, nounparticularizer or particulariser, noun
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