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particularly


par·tic·u·lar·ly

adv
\pə(r)-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē, -kyə-lə-lē; pə(r)-ˈti-k(ə-)lē; also pär-\

Definition of PARTICULARLY

1
: in a particular manner : in detail
2
: to an unusual degree <a particularly dry summer>
3
: in particular : specifically

Examples of PARTICULARLY

  1. Pay particularly close attention to the second paragraph.
  2. <all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time>

First Known Use of PARTICULARLY

14th century

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