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Particularity: meaning, definitions and examples

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particularity

 

[ ˌpɑːrtɪkjuˈlærɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

unique characteristic

The particularity of the painting lies in its use of vibrant colors and intricate details.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, specificity, uniqueness

Examples of usage

  • The particularity of her style is what makes her stand out among other artists.
  • The particularity of this species of bird is its bright red feathers.

Translations

Translations of the word "particularity" in other languages:

🇵🇹 particularidade

🇮🇳 विशेषता

🇩🇪 Besonderheit

🇮🇩 kekhasan

🇺🇦 особливість

🇵🇱 szczególność

🇯🇵 特異性

🇫🇷 particularité

🇪🇸 particularidad

🇹🇷 özellik

🇰🇷 특수성

🇸🇦 خاصية

🇨🇿 zvláštnost

🇸🇰 osobitosť

🇨🇳 特殊性

🇸🇮 posebnost

🇮🇸 sérstaða

🇰🇿 ерекшелік

🇬🇪 საკუთარება

🇦🇿 xüsusiyyət

🇲🇽 particularidad

Etymology

The word 'particularity' originated from the Latin word 'particularis', meaning 'pertaining to a part'. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of a unique or specific characteristic. The term has been used in various contexts, from art and literature to philosophy and science, to describe the distinctiveness or specificity of something.

See also: particularities, particularized, particularly, particulars.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,944, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.