adjective / noun
particular
per-TIK-yuh-ler/pərˈtɪkjələr/
Specific and distinct from others.
A hand singles out one particular cup from the row.
Etymology
“Concerning a small part” became “concerning a single thing rather than all things.” That focus on one item underlies the sense of something specific or singled out from others.
In context
not right and I think again Michael is correct people leave the country we know that they're leaving the country and they're moving out of areas like the West in particular
More examples
- Is there a particular time you want to meet?
- One painting in particular catches my eye.
- Please check the particulars before you sign the contract.
- She is particular about how her coffee is made.
Forms
particular · particulars
particularly adverb — Especially or with a specific focus.
Similar words
- specific
- Emphasizes precise identification rather than simply choosing one among others.
- individual
- Emphasizes a single member considered separately from a group.