particularly
/pə'tikjuləli/
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Definition
- Adverb:
- To a higher degree than usual; more than other things: Used to single out something as being more important, noticeable, or significant than others in a group or in general.
- Specifically; in a way that is distinct and separate from others: Used to indicate a focus on one specific item, detail, or case among others.
- In detail; with great attention to specifics: Used to describe a manner of doing something with thoroughness and focus on particulars.
Usage and Examples
- To emphasize something as being more notable:
- The weather was particularly bad last winter. (It was worse than usual or worse than other winters.)
- She is not particularly interested in sports. (She has no special or above-average interest.)
- To single out a specific item or instance:
- I enjoyed all the presentations, particularly the one on climate change. (The climate change presentation stood out specifically.)
- The law applies to everyone, particularly those in positions of authority. (It applies to all, with a specific focus on authorities.)
- To describe doing something with detail:
- He described the process particularly, leaving no step out. (He described it in a detailed, meticulous manner.)
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- "In particular": This is a related adverbial phrase with a similar meaning to the second sense of "particularly," used to specify something.
- I love classical music, Beethoven in particular.
- "Not particularly": A common phrase used as a polite or understated way to say "not very" or "not really."
- "Was the film good?" – "Not particularly." (It was not very good.)
- Used to introduce a striking example that illustrates a broader point.
- Many animals are suffering due to habitat loss, particularly the orangutans in Borneo.
Variants and Related Words
- Particular (Adjective): Used to describe a single, specific thing or a person who is very careful about details.
- She has a particular preference for green tea.
- He is very particular about his handwriting.
- Particularity (Noun): The quality of being individual, specific, or detailed.
- The particularity of his description helped solve the case.
Synonyms
- Especially: Very much; particularly. Often used interchangeably, though "especially" can sometimes feel slightly more formal or emphatic.
- It's especially cold today.
- Specially: For a special purpose. (Note: In modern usage, "especially" is preferred for the meaning "particularly," while "specially" often relates to a specific purpose.)
- A kitchen specially designed for chefs.
- Notably: Worthy of attention; remarkably.
- Several countries, notably Japan and Germany, have aging populations.
- Specifically: In a detailed and exact way; referring to one thing and not others.
- The rules are intended specifically for new members.
Idioms and Fixed Phrases
- "Nothing in particular": Used to indicate no specific thing.
- "What are you thinking about?" – "Oh, nothing in particular."
- "To be particular about something": To be fussy or have very specific requirements regarding something.
- She is very particular about how her coffee is made.
Adverb
- uniquely or characteristically
- these peculiarly cinematic elements
- a peculiarly French phenomenon
- everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him- John Knowles
- specifically or especially distinguished from others
- loves Bach, particularly his partitas
- recommended one book in particular
- trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- he was particularly fussy about spelling
- a particularly gruesome attack
- under peculiarly tragic circumstances
- an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger