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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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
He said he "can't get into the particulars" but "there are some people that claim that they are coaches that may not be coaches."
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
Investors have been eager to pore over the particulars, which will include financial statements, details of SpaceX’s various businesses including the recently added xAI artificial-intelligence business and the ownership structure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 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
The actual particulars of the event are unclear, obscured by the accretion of myth.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
