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.
particulars
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pluralof particular.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He had entered his Visa card particulars into a website that scammers had made to look like the real site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
But her willingness to come forward now creates an obligation for institutions to look beyond the particulars of this one case.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
But my understanding is that while the Scottish government doesn't dispute that the first minister got a security briefing, they feel this was more about general concerns around China, not the particulars around Ardersier.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“I would never use the word swindled, but the context — yes, I have said that,” Bianco said after some back-and-forth about the particulars of his criticisms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
They had endeavoured to see through the maze of conflicting particulars to a clear and outstanding solution.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
