particularly

adverb

par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
pə-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē,
-ˈti-kyə-lə-lē;
-ˈti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
 also  pär-
1
: in a particular manner : in detail
2
: to an unusual degree
a particularly dry summer
particularly stormy weather
3
: in particular : specifically
The tools were useful, particularly the knife.

Examples of particularly in a Sentence

Pay particularly close attention to the second paragraph. all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time
Recent Examples on the Web Councilmember Stephen Whitburn said homelessness efforts, particularly the mayor’s proposal for a 1,000-person shelter at Kettner Boulevard and Vine Street, must be the city’s No. 1 priority. David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2024 Friedman noted the specific importance of showering before going in the pool as well, particularly when using a public pool. Genevieve Shaw Brown, Parents, 8 June 2024 Although water officials constantly beseech Californians to limit their personal consumption of water, the real conflict in recent years, particularly during periods of drought, has pitted agricultural interests against environmentalists over the flows needed to nurture fish and other wildlife. Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024 Instead, it’s calculated using the average daily attendance for TK students in the entire school district, leading to a particularly harsh penalty for the largest school system in California. Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for particularly 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of particularly was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/particularly. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

particularly

adverb
par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly pə(r)-ˈtik-yə-(lər-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio) -yə-lə-lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
pə(r)-ˈtik-(ə-)lē
1
: in a particular manner
2
: to an unusual degree : especially

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