Particularity

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Pronunciation: /pɑːrˌtɪkjəˈlærəti/

Definitions of particularity

noun the quality of being specific or unique

Example Sentences

A1 I like the particularity of her smile.

A2 The particularity of this recipe is that it uses exotic spices.

B1 The particularity of this painting lies in its intricate details.

B2 She appreciated the particularity of his taste in music.

C1 The particularity of his research methodology set him apart from his peers.

C2 The particularity of her writing style made her novels stand out in the literary world.

adjective particular

Example Sentences

A1 She has a particularity cute smile.

A2 The particularity design of the dress caught my eye.

B1 His particularity taste in music sets him apart from others.

B2 The particularity of her writing style makes her novels stand out.

C1 The particularity of his research methodology is what makes his work so groundbreaking.

C2 The artist's particularity attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke.

Examples of particularity in a Sentence

formal The particularity of this research study lies in its focus on a specific demographic group.

informal I love the particularity of this restaurant's menu - they have dishes you can't find anywhere else!

slang The particularity of her style is what sets her apart from other artists.

figurative The particularity of his taste in music is like a fingerprint, unique and unmistakable.

Grammatical Forms of particularity

past tense

particularized

plural

particularities

comparative

more particular

superlative

most particular

present tense

particularizes

future tense

will particularize

perfect tense

has particularized

continuous tense

is particularizing

singular

particularity

positive degree

particular

infinitive

to particularize

gerund

particularizing

participle

particularized

Origin and Evolution of particularity

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'particularity' originated from the Latin word 'particularis', which means 'concerning a single thing or individual'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'particularity' has evolved to also refer to a specific detail or characteristic that distinguishes something from others.