Particularity — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /pər-ˌti-kyə-ˈler-ə-tē/ par·tic·u·lar·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Particularity

Particularity (noun)

  1. a minute detail, particular
  2. an individual characteristic, peculiarity; also, singularity
  3. the quality or state of being particular as distinguished from universal

Particularity (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. careful thoroughness of detail

    "with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend"

    similar: explicitness, specificity
    related: attentiveness, care, carefulness, conscientiousness, finicalness, finickiness, fussiness, meticulosity, meticulousness, alertness, cautiousness, circumspection, heedfulness, scrupulousness, discrimination, selectivity, accuracy, definitude, exactitude, exactness, fineness, preciseness, precision
    opposite: generality
    near: imprecision, inaccuracy, inexactness, indistinctness, vagueness

  2. a single piece of information

    "I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court"

    similar: datum, detail, fact, nicety, particular, point, specific
    related: article, item, component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part, aspect, circumstance, facet, factor, evidence, exhibit, database, information, knowledge
    near: error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

  3. something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

    "a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right"

    similar: affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, peculiarity, point, property, quality, specific, stamp, touch, trait
    related: badge, indication, sign, emblem, symbol, token, charm, grace, excellence, merit, virtue, eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk, individuality, singularity, uniqueness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Particularity

The most common words with a similar meaning to Particularity:

explicitness, specificity, datum, detail, fact, nicety, particular, point, specific, affection, attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, peculiarity, property, quality, stamp, touch, trait

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Particularity

Words with the opposite meaning of Particularity:

generality

Related Words for Particularity

attentiveness, care, carefulness, conscientiousness, finicalness, finickiness, fussiness, meticulosity, meticulousness, alertness, cautiousness, circumspection, heedfulness, scrupulousness, discrimination, selectivity, accuracy, definitude, exactitude, exactness, fineness, preciseness, precision, article, item, component, constituent, element, ingredient, member

Near Antonyms of Particularity

imprecision, inaccuracy, inexactness, indistinctness, vagueness, error, fallacy, falsehood, misconception, misstatement, myth

Word Forms of Particularity

Inflections: particularities

Origin & Etymology of Particularity

First known use: 1528

Frequently Asked Questions about Particularity

What does "Particularity" mean?

"Particularity" means a minute detail, particular. As a noun, it is defined as: a minute detail, particular. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Particularity"?

Other words for "Particularity" include explicitness, specificity, datum, detail, fact, nicety, particular and point. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Particularity" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Particularity"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Particularity". Common alternatives include explicitness, specificity, datum, detail, fact, nicety, particular, point, specific and affection.

What is the opposite of "Particularity"?

Antonyms of "Particularity" include generality. Near antonyms include imprecision, inaccuracy, inexactness and indistinctness.

How do you use "Particularity" in a sentence?

Examples of "Particularity" in a sentence: "with great particularity she described the qualities she's looking for in a boyfriend"; "I can't comment without knowing the particularities of the case before the court"; "a novel that gets the particularities of life in academia exactly right".

Is "Particularity" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Particularity" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Particularity"?

"Particularity" is pronounced /pər-ˌti-kyə-ˈler-ə-tē/ and divided into syllables as par·tic·u·lar·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Particularity"?

First known use: 1528.