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particularities

 

[ pəˌtɪkjʊˈlærɪtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unique characteristics

Specific qualities or characteristics that distinguish something or someone from others; distinctive features.

Synonyms

distinctive features, specific qualities, unique traits

Examples of usage

  • There are certain particularities in her artwork that make it stand out.
  • The particularities of his personality make him a fascinating individual.
Context #2 | Noun

specific details

Specific details or aspects that are noteworthy or significant; intricacies or nuances.

Synonyms

intricacies, nuances, specific details

Examples of usage

  • He pays attention to the particularities of each project to ensure its success.
  • The particularities of the legal case require careful examination.
Context #3 | Noun

unusual or peculiar aspects

Unusual or peculiar aspects of something, often with a quirky or unconventional nature.

Synonyms

eccentricities, quirks, unconventional aspects

Examples of usage

  • The particularities of his fashion sense always attract attention.
  • She enjoys exploring the cultural particularities of different regions.

Translations

Translations of the word "particularities" in other languages:

🇵🇹 particularidades

🇮🇳 विशेषताएँ

🇩🇪 Besonderheiten

🇮🇩 keistimewaan

🇺🇦 особливості

🇵🇱 szczególności

🇯🇵 特異性

🇫🇷 particularités

🇪🇸 particularidades

🇹🇷 özellikler

🇰🇷 특징

🇸🇦 خصائص

🇨🇿 zvláštnosti

🇸🇰 zvláštnosti

🇨🇳 特性

🇸🇮 posebnosti

🇮🇸 sérkenni

🇰🇿 ерекшеліктер

🇬🇪 განსაკუთრებულებები

🇦🇿 xüsusiyyətlər

🇲🇽 particularidades

Etymology

The word 'particularities' originated from the Latin word 'particularis', meaning 'of a single or separate part'. Over time, it evolved to refer to specific details or unique characteristics. The term gained popularity in the English language to describe the distinct qualities that set something apart. Today, 'particularities' is commonly used to emphasize the finer points, nuances, or peculiar aspects of a subject.

See also: particularity, particularized, particularly, particulars.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,707, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.