The particularityof something is its quality of being different from other things. The particularitiesof something are the features that make it different.
[formal]
What is lacking is an insight into the particularity of our societal system. [+ of]
Time inevitably glosses over the particularities of each situation. [+ of]
Synonyms: circumstance, fact, detail, point More Synonyms of particularity
2. uncountable noun
Particularity is the giving or showing of details.
[formal]
More Synonyms of particularity
particularity in British English
(pəˌtɪkjʊˈlærɪtɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ties
1. (often plural)
a specific circumstance
the particularities of the affair
2.
great attentiveness to detail; fastidiousness
3.
the quality of being precise
a description of great particularity
4.
the state or quality of being particular as opposed to general; individuality
the particularity of human situations
particularity in American English
(pɑrˈtɪkjuˈlærəti)
nounWord forms: pluralparˌticuˈlarities
1.
the state, quality, or fact of being particular
; specif.,
a.
individuality, as opposed to generality or universality
b.
the quality of being detailed, as a description
c.
attention to detail; painstaking care
d.
the quality of being fastidious or hard to please
2.
something particular
; specif.,
a.
an individual characteristic; peculiarity
b.
a minute detail
Word origin
MFr particularité < LL particularitas
Examples of 'particularity' in a sentence
particularity
As is so often the case in dreams, he saw all this with horrid particularity.
Clive Barker COLDHEART CANYON (2001)
Not their beauty, not their particularity, just their smothering, deafening fecundity.
Clive Barker SACRAMENT (2001)
They soon lost their particularity, becoming smoky and vague.
Clive Barker THE GREAT AND SECRET SHOW (2001)
Even untitled, the photograph pulsed and shimmered with power and particularity.
Siddons, Anne Rivers DOWNTOWN (2001)
1 (noun)
Definition
the state of being particular as opposed to general
different degrees of cultural particularity
Synonyms
individuality
People should be free to express their individuality and style.
characteristic
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
peculiarity
a strange peculiarity of the university system
idiosyncrasy
One of his idiosyncrasies was to wear orange gloves.
property
A radio signal has both electrical and magnetic properties.
singularity
his abrupt, turbulent style and the singularity of his appearance
distinctiveness
2 (noun)
Time inevitably glosses over the particularities of each situation.
Synonyms
circumstance
I'm making inquiries about the circumstances of the disappearance.
fact
The lorries always left in the dead of night when there were few witnesses around to record the fact.
detail
I recall every detail of the party.
point
The most interesting point about the village is its religion.
item
The other item on the agenda is the tour.
instance
3 (noun)
Definition
great attentiveness to detail
The essence of good fiction is its particularity.
Synonyms
meticulousness
detail
accuracy
The text cannot be guaranteed as to the accuracy of speakers' words.
precision
The interior is planned with meticulous precision.
thoroughness
fastidiousness
fussiness
carefulness
choosiness (informal)
Additional synonyms
in the sense of accuracy
Definition
faithful representation of the truth
The text cannot be guaranteed as to the accuracy of speakers' words.
Synonyms
exactness,
precision,
fidelity,
authenticity,
correctness,
closeness,
truth,
verity,
nicety,
veracity,
faithfulness,
truthfulness,
niceness,
exactitude,
strictness,
meticulousness,
carefulness,
scrupulousness,
preciseness,
faultlessness,
accurateness
in the sense of characteristic
Definition
a distinguishing feature or quality
Genes determine the characteristics of every living thing.
Synonyms
feature,
mark,
quality,
property,
attribute,
faculty,
trait,
quirk,
peculiarity,
idiosyncrasy
in the sense of detail
Definition
an item that is considered separately
I recall every detail of the party.
Synonyms
point,
fact,
feature,
particular,
respect,
factor,
count,
item,
instance,
element,
aspect,
specific,
component,
facet,
technicality
Nearby words of
particularity
participation
particle
particular
particularity
particularize
particularly
parting
Synonyms of 'particularity'
particularity
Explore 'particularity' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of fact
Definition
a piece of information
The lorries always left in the dead of night when there were few witnesses around to record the fact.
Synonyms
detail,
point,
feature,
particular,
item,
specific,
circumstance
in the sense of idiosyncrasy
Definition
a personal peculiarity of mind, habit, or behaviour
One of his idiosyncrasies was to wear orange gloves.
Synonyms
peculiarity,
habit,
characteristic,
foible,
quirk,
eccentricity,
oddity,
mannerism,
affectation,
trick,
singularity,
personal trait
in the sense of item
Definition
a single thing in a list or collection
The other item on the agenda is the tour.
Synonyms
matter,
point,
issue,
case,
question,
concern,
detail,
subject,
feature,
particular,
affair,
aspect,
entry,
theme,
consideration,
topic
in the sense of peculiarity
Definition
a distinguishing trait
a strange peculiarity of the university system
Synonyms
characteristic,
mark,
feature,
quality,
property,
attribute,
trait,
speciality,
singularity,
distinctiveness,
particularity
in the sense of point
Definition
a characteristic
The most interesting point about the village is its religion.
Synonyms
aspect,
detail,
feature,
side,
quality,
property,
particular,
respect,
item,
instance,
characteristic,
topic,
attribute,
trait,
facet,
peculiarity,
nicety
in the sense of precision
Definition
the quality of being precise
The interior is planned with meticulous precision.
Synonyms
exactness,
care,
accuracy,
fidelity,
correctness,
rigour,
nicety,
particularity,
exactitude,
meticulousness,
definiteness,
dotting the i's and crossing the t's,
preciseness
in the sense of property
Definition
a quality or attribute
A radio signal has both electrical and magnetic properties.
Synonyms
quality,
feature,
characteristic,
mark,
ability,
attribute,
virtue,
trait,
hallmark,
peculiarity,
idiosyncrasy
in the sense of singularity
his abrupt, turbulent style and the singularity of his appearance