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Particularize

/pəˈtɪkjʊləɹʌɪz/

To make particular, as opposed to general; to restrict to a specific or individual case, class etc.; to single out.

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📖 Definitions of "Particularize"

verb

1
To make particular, as opposed to general; to restrict to a specific or individual case, class etc.; to single out.
2
To be specific about (individual instances); to go into detail (about), to specify.
3
To differentiate, make distinct from others.

🔄 Synonyms of "Particularize"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
specifyverb	(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
specializeverb	To focus one's study upon a particular skill, field, topic, or genre.

↔️ Antonyms of "Particularize"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
generalizeverb	To infer or induce from specific cases to more general cases or principles.
generaliseverb	Non-Oxford British English standard spelling of generalize. [To speak in generalities, or in vague terms.]

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Particularize"

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Word	Definition
specifyverb	(transitive) To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
specializeverb	To focus one's study upon a particular skill, field, topic, or genre.
clarifyingnoun	Providing clarity; making clear.
clarifyverb	(by extension) To make or become clear or easily understood; to explain or resolve in order to remove doubt or obscurity.
specificizeverb	(transitive, rare) To make specific.
peculiarizeverb	(transitive) To make peculiar; to set apart or assign as an exclusive possession.
peculiariseverb	Alternative form of peculiarize. [(transitive) To make peculiar; to set apart or assign as an exclusive possession.]
individualizeverb	To modify something to suit an individual; to personalize.
specificatenoun	(obsolete, transitive) To show, mark, or designate the species, or the distinguishing particulars of; to specify.
pin downverb	(idiomatic) To identify something (e.g. a decision or plan) clearly or specifically.
singularizeverb	(transitive) To make singular.
singulariseverb	Alternative form of singularize. [(transitive) To make singular.]
call outverb	(intransitive, transitive) To yell out; to vocalize audibly; announce.
special casenoun	A specialized instance of a more general phenomenon, category, etc.
set apartverb	To select (something or someone) for a specific purpose.
tailornoun	A person who makes, repairs, or alters clothes professionally, especially suits and men's clothing.
specnoun	A species designated as of conservation concern according to this classification scheme.
pinpointnoun	Something infinitesimal; a tiny point.
precise	(loosely) Both exact and accurate.
individuateverb	(transitive) To make, or cause to appear, individual.