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Particularly
//pəˈtɪkjələli// adv
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 Especially, extremely. focus, not-comparable
"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."
- 2 To a great extent. not-comparable
- 3 Specifically, uniquely or individually. not-comparable
"But as the half progressed, Liverpool's pressure and high-tempo passing game increased United's frustration and it threatened to boil over on the stroke of half-time when Van Persie, who had already been booked, was involved in angry verbal exchanges with several Liverpool players, particularly Gerrard."
- 4 In detail; with regard to particulars. not-comparable
- 5 In a particular manner; fussily. dated, not-comparable
"He, rather too particularly perhaps, avoids public company, and is the very reverse of a bon vivant."
Adverb
- 1 to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common wordnet
- 2 uniquely or characteristically wordnet
- 3 specifically or especially distinguished from others wordnet
Etymology
From particular + -ly.
See also for "particularly"
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