particular
/pərˈtɪkjələr/
par · tic · u · lar
pər · ˈtɪk · jə · lər
English Definition
adj. specific; special
Significado en Español
particular, exigente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cụ thể, kén chọn
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Example Sentence
I have no particular preference.
我没有特别偏好。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
part(part)+icular(shape).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to: Particular.
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A
General
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B
Specific
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C
Random
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D
Common
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B — Specific.
“particular” means adj. specific; special
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She was searching for one ______ book among the thousands on the shelves.
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A
general
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B
random
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C
particular
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D
vague
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C — particular.
“particular” means adj. specific; special
Common questions about “particular”
What does “particular” mean?
particular — adj. specific; special. In Chinese: 特定的，挑剔的.
How do you pronounce “particular”?
particular is pronounced /pərˈtɪkjələr/. It breaks into 4 syllables: par · tic · u · lar.
How do you use “particular” in a sentence?
I have no particular preference. (我没有特别偏好。)
What are synonyms for “particular”?
specific, special — all close in meaning to particular (adj. specific; special).
Is “particular” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. particular appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “particular”?
part(part)+icular(shape).
