particularize
/pə'tikjuləraiz/
Definition
- Verb:
- To state or describe something in detail, especially by giving specific examples or facts: To make a general statement more specific by providing particulars.
- To treat or present a subject individually or item by item: To enumerate or list details one after another.
Usage
- The verb "particularize" is used when moving from a general discussion to specific details. It is often followed by the details being specified.
- It is a formal verb, commonly used in academic, legal, or detailed descriptive writing.
- Common structures: "to particularize something," "to particularize on something."
Examples
- Verb:
- The contract does not particularize the delivery dates for each component.
- In his report, he chose to particularize the financial risks rather than discuss general market trends.
- Could you particularize your objections so we can address them individually?
Advanced Usage
- "To particularize on a point": To elaborate on a specific aspect with detailed information.
- The lawyer asked the witness to particularize on the events of the evening.
- Used in contrast with generalizing. It emphasizes the act of providing concrete, individual details.
Variants and Related Words
- Particular (adj): Relating to a single, specific thing or person; individual.
- Particularly (adv): To a higher degree than usual; especially.
- Particularization (n): The action of describing or treating something in detail.
- The particularization of the requirements made the project clearer.
Synonyms
- Specify: To state something precisely.
- Detail: To describe something item by item.
- Enumerate: To mention a number of things one by one.
- Itemize: To present something in the form of a list.
Antonyms
- Generalize: To make a broad or general statement.
- Summarize: To give a brief statement of the main points.
Related Phrases
- Go into particulars: To start explaining the specific details of something. (This is a common phrase with a similar meaning to "particularize.")
- She didn't just give an overview; she went into the particulars of each case.
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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