particularise
Definition
Verb: - To describe, explain, or treat something in a detailed and specific manner, rather than in general terms. It involves giving particular details or focusing on individual instances.
Usage
The verb "particularise" is used when you need to move from a general statement to specific details. It is often followed by the details being specified. - It is commonly used in formal, academic, or professional contexts (e.g., law, research, criticism). - It can be used transitively (with a direct object) or intransitively (without one).
Examples
- The contract particularises the responsibilities of each party. (Transitive use)
- The report begins with general observations before particularising the key failures. (Transitive use)
- He refused to particularise his grievances, speaking only in vague terms. (Intransitive use)
- Could you particularise which sections of the proposal you find problematic? (Transitive use, often as a request)
Advanced Usage
- "To particularise upon something": To elaborate or expand on specific details of a topic.
- The historian was asked to particularise upon the economic causes of the conflict.
Variants and Related Words
- Particularization (noun): The act or process of making something specific or detailed.
- The particularization of the charges took several hours.
- Particular (adjective): Relating to a single, specific thing or person.
- Particularly (adverb): To a higher degree than is usual or average; very. Also used to single out one item or detail.
Synonyms
- Specify: To state or describe something clearly and precisely.
- Detail: To describe something item by item; to give full information about.
- Itemize: To list things separately, one by one.
- Enumerate: To mention a number of things one by one.
Antonyms
- Generalize: To make a general or broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
- Summarize: To give a brief statement of the main points.
Related Phrases
- "To go into particulars": To start giving specific details.
- Without wishing to go into particulars, I can say the meeting was difficult.
Verb
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be specific about
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Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
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