Particulars — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun noun phrase

Meaning & Definition of Particulars

Particulars (noun)

  1. an individual fact, point, circumstance, or detail
  2. a specific item or detail of information —usually used in plural
  3. an individual or a specific subclass (as in logic) falling under some general concept or term

Particulars (noun phrase)

  1. a detailed listing of charges or claims brought in a legal action or of a defendant's response or counterclaim

Particulars (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a separate part in a list, account, or series

    "requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital"

    similar: details, items, points
    related: articles, belongings, objects, stuff, things, characteristics, components, constituents, elements, factors, features, members, ingredients, divisions, particles, partitions, pieces, portions, sections, segments
    near: aggregates, composites, compounds, conglomerates, entireties, summations, sums, totalities, totals, wholes

  2. a single piece of information

    "everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger"

    similar: data, details, facts, niceties, particularities, points, specifics
    related: articles, items, components, constituents, elements, ingredients, members, parts, aspects, circumstances, facets, factors, evidences, exhibits, databases, information, knowledges
    near: errors, fallacies, falsehoods, inaccuracies, misconceptions, misstatements, myths

Related Entry: Particular (noun)

Particular is a different word from Particulars. The synonyms below are for particular, not for particulars.

  1. a separate part in a list, account, or series

    "requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital"

    similar: detail, item, point
    related: article, belonging, object, stuff, thing, characteristic, component, constituent, element, factor, feature, member, ingredient, division, particle, partition, piece, portion, section, segment
    near: aggregate, composite, compound, conglomerate, entirety, sum, summation, total, totality, whole

  2. a single piece of information

    "everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger"

    similar: datum, detail, fact, nicety, particularity, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Particulars

The most common words with a similar meaning to Particulars:

details, items, points, data, facts, niceties, particularities, specifics

Related Words for Particulars

articles, belongings, objects, stuff, things, characteristics, components, constituents, elements, factors, features, members, ingredients, divisions, particles, partitions, pieces, portions, sections, segments, parts, aspects, circumstances, facets, evidences, exhibits, databases, information, knowledges

Near Antonyms of Particulars

aggregates, composites, compounds, conglomerates, entireties, summations, sums, totalities, totals, wholes, errors, fallacies, falsehoods, inaccuracies, misconceptions, misstatements, myths

Origin & Etymology of Particulars

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Particulars

bill of particulars

Frequently Asked Questions about Particulars

What does "Particulars" mean?

"Particulars" means an individual fact, point, circumstance, or detail. As an a noun and a noun phrase, it is defined as: an individual fact, point, circumstance, or detail. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Particulars"?

Other words for "Particulars" include details, items, points, data, facts, niceties, particularities and specifics. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Particulars" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Particulars"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Particulars". Common alternatives include details, items, points, data, facts, niceties, particularities and specifics.

How do you use "Particulars" in a sentence?

Examples of "Particulars" in a sentence: "requested a bill of particulars for the care he received in the hospital"; "everyone wanted to know all the particulars about the forthcoming merger".

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

"Particulars" can be used as a noun and a noun phrase, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Particulars"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Particulars" meaning "a separate part in a list, account, or series"?

When "Particulars" (noun) means a separate part in a list, account, or series, synonyms include details, items and points.

What is another word for "Particulars" meaning "a single piece of information"?

When "Particulars" (noun) means a single piece of information, synonyms include data, details, facts, niceties, particularities and points.