Particularized: meaning, definitions and examples

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particularized

 

[ pəˈtɪkjʊləraɪzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a specific manner

Characterized by being specific or detailed in nature; not generalized. Often used to describe something that is tailored or customized for a particular purpose.

Synonyms

customized, detailed, specific.

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Word Description / Examples
particularized

Use when talking about something described or presented with specific details, often in legal or formal contexts.

  • The lawyer particularized the facts of the case.
  • The document particularized all the terms of the agreement.
specific

Use when referring to something clearly defined or identified, often in contrast to something general.

  • She asked for a specific type of milk.
  • Can you give me a specific example?
detailed

Use when describing something that includes a lot of information or many small parts.

  • The detective provided a detailed report of the crime scene.
  • He gave a detailed explanation of how the machine works.
customized

Use when talking about something tailored or modified to meet specific requirements or preferences.

  • She ordered a customized cake for her birthday.
  • The software can be customized to fit each user’s needs.

Examples of usage

  • The particularized instructions were designed for experienced users.
  • She appreciated the particularized approach to her training program.

Translations

Translations of the word "particularized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 particularizado

🇮🇳 विशिष्ट

🇩🇪 spezifiziert

🇮🇩 dirinci

🇺🇦 конкретизований

🇵🇱 wyszczególniony

🇯🇵 具体化された

🇫🇷 particularisé

🇪🇸 particularizado

🇹🇷 özelleştirilmiş

🇰🇷 구체화된

🇸🇦 محدد

🇨🇿 upřesněný

🇸🇰 špecifikovaný

🇨🇳 具体化

🇸🇮 specificiran

🇮🇸 tilgreint

🇰🇿 нақтыланған

🇬🇪 დეტალიზებული

🇦🇿 dəqiqləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 particularizado

Etymology

The word 'particularized' is derived from the word 'particular', which has its roots in the Latin word 'particulāris', meaning 'concerned with a single individual or small group'. The suffix '-ize' is added to create the verb form, and the suffix '-ed' is added to form the past participle and adjective form. 'Particularized' emphasizes the specificity or detailed nature of something.

See also: particularities, particularity, particularly, particulars.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,634, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.