Meaning of in particular in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    US accent

    UK accent

  1. Adverb

    in particular

    Definitions

    1. specifically or especially distinguished from others

    Examples

    • « loves Bach, particularly his partitas »
    • « recommended one book in particular »
    • « trace major population movements for the Pueblo groups in particular »

Famous quotes

  • « I have a love/hate relationship with just about all technology in my life. My first typewriter in particular. I had a helluva time putting new ribbon on it. »
    Eric Stoltz
  • « In particular, for younger researchers on whom the future of mankind may depend. We believe that they are working with all the scientific wisdom at their disposal for the preservation of the inheritance of the earth and for the lasting survival of mankind. »
    Kenichi Fukui
  • « You can find lots of people like you through technology, and women in particular like communities. »
    Carly Fiorina
  • « I know of no more disagreeable situation than to be left feeling generally angry without anybody in particular to be angry at. »
    Frank Moore Colby
  • « In my family in particular, I think, there was a sense we have to work twice as hard. »
    Caroline Kennedy

Browse dictionary