Particular
/pəˈtɪkjələ/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts10 letters
Definition of Particular
noun
- A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.
- A person's own individual case.
- (chiefly in plural) A particular case; an individual thing as opposed to a whole class. (Opposed to generals, universals.)
adjective
- Pertaining only to a part of something; partial.
- Specific; discrete; concrete.
"I couldn't find the particular model you asked for, but I hope this one will do."
- Specialised; characteristic of a specific person or thing.
"I don't appreciate your particular brand of cynicism."
- Known only to an individual person or group; confidential.
- Distinguished in some way; special (often in negative constructions).
"He brought no particular news."
Anagrams of Particular
No exact anagrams found for "particular". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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ANTONYMS
Letter Values
p3
a1
r1
t1
i1
c3
u1
l1
a1
r1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Particular"
Particular is a 10-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Particular" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "particular" is a medium-scoring word.