Particularity: meaning, definitions and examples

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particularity

[ ˌpɑːrtɪkjuˈlærɪti ]

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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

Word origin

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.