particularity

noun

pər-ˌti-kyə-ˈler-ə-tē How to pronounce particularity (audio)
Definition of particularitynext
1
as in specificity
careful thoroughness of detail with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend

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2
as in fact
a single piece of information I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court

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3
as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right

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Recent Examples of particularity Some of the amicus briefs filed in support of the defendant assert that electronic location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment’s warrant requirement, and that the geofence warrant fails to satisfy the Fourth Amendment’s particularity requirement. — Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026 The few works in the show depicting Stojka’s experiences before and after internment capture the particularity of Romani life. — Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026 This showcases how science journalism practice, while situated in many traditional journalistic norms, also has a unique history of its own, impacted by the particularities of science and the evolution of the field of science communication. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Apr. 2026 Rather, the particularities of a nation’s royal ‘I do’s’ are shaped by the country’s unique cultural and religious heritage. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for particularity
  1. specificity
  2. fact
  3. characteristic
  4. detail
  5. feature
  6. quality
  7. trait
  8. attribute
Noun
  • But in taking a wide view, does the exhibition thereby dilute the ideological specificity of respective neo-fascist repression and aggression?
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • The specificity and the completely convincing sense of place that the show evokes are exceptional — and all the more astonishing given that the series only shot for one actual day in Savannah.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of specificity
Noun
  • In the 19-page complaint, obtained by Rolling Stone, Morake argued that Jonasi had presented the translation as fact during a conversational podcast rather than as part of a stand-up routine.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026
  • Basically, the fact that zinc did not always agree with carbon and nitrogen suggests that δ66Zn may be sensitive to ecological processes that are invisible to traditional tracers (offering a complementary lens rather than a replacement).
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • The company specializes in flight controls engineering, simulation, and aircraft systems that help engineers validate handling characteristics before flight testing begins.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
  • Some characteristics can, however, be defined as on the whole necessary for any beach and any mood.
    — Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of characteristic
Noun
  • His past medical reports have been criticized for offering limited detail and including statistics that some health professionals have viewed with skepticism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • The department didn’t provide details on why the officer believed Guerrero was a public safety risk.
    — Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • The Times, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • Squarespace, on the other hand, is a fantastic option, thanks to its beautiful designs, intuitive editor, and powerful e-commerce features.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • Argentina will be a significant step up in difficulty but England have enough attacking quality to trouble the reigning champions.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Participants report reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms, along with improvements in sleep quality and overall quality of life.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of quality
Noun
  • Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of trait
Noun
  • There are loft-like attributes to them, and also the feeling of living in a penthouse.
    — Deborah Gimelson, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2026
  • Some rabbinic readings attribute Lot’s hesitation to leave Sodom to his immoral greed and inordinate wealth.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026
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