particular

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective 1 [onlybeforenoun] used to emphasize that you are referring to one individual person, thing or type of thing and not others: There is one particular patient I'd like you to see. * Is there a particular type of book he enjoys? 2 [onlybeforenoun] greater than usual; special: We must pay particular attention to this point. * These documents are of particular interest. 3 ~ (about / over sth) very definite about what you like and careful about what you choose SYNFUSSY: She's very particular about her clothes. IDIOMS in particular 1 especially or particularly: He loves science fiction in particular. 2 special or SPECIFIC: Peter was lying on the sofa doing nothing in particular. * Is there anything in particular you'd like for dinner? * She directed the question at no one in particular. noun (formal) 1 [usuallypl.] a fact or detail especially one that is officially written down: The police officer took down all the particulars of the burglary. * The nurse asked me for my particulars (= personal details such as your name, address, etc.). * The new contract will be the same in every particular as the old one. 2 (particulars) [pl.] written information and details about a property, business, job, etc: Application forms and further particulars are available from the Personnel Office. * the particulars of a house in Bury