nnoun.cognitiona fact about some part (as opposed to general)Synset:specific
Examples:- he always reasons from the particular to the general
Antonyms:general
Hypernyms:fact
Inherited Hypernyms:particularfactinformationcognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
nnoun.relationa small part that can be considered separately from the wholeSynset:detail item
Examples:- it was perfect in all details
Derivationally Related Form:itemizedetail
Hypernyms:component component part constituent part portion
Inherited Hypernyms:detailpartrelationabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:high spothighlight
nnoun.communication(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a classTopic:logic
Synset:particular proposition
Antonyms:universaluniversal proposition
Hypernyms:proposition
Inherited Hypernyms:particularpropositionstatementmessagecommunicationabstractionentity
adj satadj.allunique or specific to a person or thing or categorySynset:peculiar special
Examples:- the particular demands of the job
- has a particular preference for Chinese art
- a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
- an expression peculiar to Canadians
- rights peculiar to the rich
- the special features of a computer
- my own special chair
Antonyms:generalnonspecific
Derivationally Related Form:particularityspecialness
Inherited Hypernyms:particular
Similar to:specific
adj satadj.allseparate and distinct from others of the same group or categoryExamples:- interested in one particular artist
- a man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him
Antonyms:generalnonspecific
Derivationally Related Form:particularity
Inherited Hypernyms:particular
Similar to:specific
adj satadj.allsurpassing what is common or usual or expectedSynset:especial exceptional special
Examples:- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
Antonyms:common
Derivationally Related Form:specialness
Inherited Hypernyms:especial
Similar to:uncommon
adj satadj.allfirst and most importantSynset:special
Examples:- his special interest is music
- she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
Antonyms:secondary
Derivationally Related Form:specialityspecialness
Inherited Hypernyms:particular
Similar to:primary
adj satadj.allexacting especially about detailsSynset:finical finicky fussy picky
Examples:- a finicky eater
- fussy about clothes
- very particular about how her food was prepared
Antonyms:unfastidious
Derivationally Related Form:fussfussiness
Inherited Hypernyms:finical
Similar to:fastidious
adj satadj.allproviding specific details or circumstancesExamples:- a particular description of the room
Antonyms:careless
Inherited Hypernyms:particular
Similar to:careful