particularize
particularize · particularizes · particularized · particularizing
To make particular, as opposed to generalTo make particular, as opposed to general; to restrict to a specific or individual case, class etc.; to single out.
UK/pəˈtɪkjʊləɹaɪz/US/pɚˈtɪkjələɹaɪz/
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To make particular, as opposed to general; to restrict to a specific or individual case, class etc.; to single out.
(intransitive, transitive)To be specific about (individual instances); to go into detail (about), to specify.
be specific about
(intransitive)To differentiate, make distinct from others.
Translations
1 languagesForms
particularizes, particularizing, particularized, particularized| Base form | particularize · to particularize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | particularizes |
| Present participle | particularizing |
| Past simple | particularized |
| Past participle | particularized |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
9 synonymsto go into detail:clarifyB2
to make distinct from others:distinguishB1
to restrict to a specific case:set apart
Close in meaning
- be specific about:specifyparticularisespecializespecialise
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle