pɚˈtɪkjəlɚli
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—used to indicate someone or something that deserves special mention
I liked all the food, particularly [=especially] the dessert.
He's good at all his subjects and he's particularly good at math.
I am particularly pleased that you agreed to take the job.
The tools were useful, particularly the knife. [=the tools were useful, and the knife was the most useful of all; the knife, in particular, was useful]
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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/particularly. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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