Definizione monolingua

particular

particular (plural particulars)

1. (philosophy) A particular thing.
   • 1912, Bertrand Russel, The Problems of Philosophy, Chapter 9:

     When we examine common words, we find that, broadly speaking, proper names stand for particulars, while other substantives, adjectives, prepositions, and verbs stand for universals.

particular (not comparable)

1. (obsolete) Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.
2. Specific; discrete; concrete.

   I couldnt find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do.

   We knew it was named after John Smith, but nobody knows which particular John Smith.

3. Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.

   I dont appreciate your particular brand of cynicism.

4. (obsolete) Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.
   • 1623, William Shakespeare, King Lear, V.1:

     or these domesticke and particular broiles, Are not the question heere.

5. Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).

   My five favorite places are, in no particular order, New York, Chicago, Paris, San Fransisco and London.

   I didnt have any particular interest in the book.

6. (comparable) Of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious.

   He is very particular about his food and if it isnt cooked to perfection he will send it back.

Definizione dizionario particular

speciale

separato

a parte

accurato

certo

dettaglio

esatto

esigente

extra

meticoloso

minuzioso

particolare

particolareggiato

peculiare

preciso

proprio

tale

vale a dire

Altri significati:

(obsolete) Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.

specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing

(philosophy) A particular thing.

Specific; discrete; concrete.

(obsolete) Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.

(comparable) Of a person, concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious.

distinguished in some way; special

Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).

specific; discrete; concrete; a part or portion of something

concerned with, or attentive to, details; minute; precise; fastidious

Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.