What does particularize mean?

Definitions for particularize
pərˈtɪk yə ləˌraɪz, pəˈtɪk-par·tic·u·lar·ize

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word particularize.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialiseverb

    be specific about

    "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

Wiktionary

  1. particularizeverb

    To make particular, as opposed to general; to restrict to a specific or individual case, class etc.; to single out.

  2. particularizeverb

    To be specific about (individual instances); to go into detail (about), to specify.

  3. particularizeverb

    To differentiate, make distinct from others.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. To Particularizeverb

    To mention distinctly; to detail; to shew minutely.

    Etymology: particulariser, Fr. from particular.

    The leanness that afflicts us, is an inventory to particularize their abundance. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

    He not only boasts of his parentage as an Israelite, but particularizes his descent from Benjamin. Francis Atterbury, Sermons.

ChatGPT

  1. particularize

    To particularize is to make something specific or provide detailed information about it, rather than keeping it general or vague. This usually means giving precise details, or distinguishing it from other similar things or situations.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Particularizeverb

    to give as a particular, or as the particulars; to mention particularly; to give the particulars of; to enumerate or specify in detail

  2. Particularizeverb

    to mention or attend to particulars; to give minute details; to be circumstantial; as, to particularize in a narrative

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. particulariser.]

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

How to pronounce particularize?

How to say particularize in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of particularize in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of particularize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6


Translations for particularize

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for particularize »

Translation

Find a translation for the particularize definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"particularize." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Dec. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/particularize>.

Discuss these particularize definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for particularize? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    the official who holds an office
    A proprietary
    B epidemic
    C incumbent
    D aculeate

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for particularize: