Dictionary-enhanced plural guide
What is the Plural of “Particular”?
This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.
Singular and Plural Form of Particular
Particular is the singular noun form. Particulars is the plural form.
Dictionary meaning: Specific or special; about one exact thing, not all things in general.
Why is the Plural of Particular “particulars”?
The Regular Plural Rule for Particular
Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: particular → particulars
How to Remember the Plural of Particular
Just add -s to “particular” to make “particulars”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.
Singular vs Plural Examples with Particular
See particular and particulars used in real sentences side by side.
- I like this particular book more than others. A2
- That particular situation was very difficult to handle. B1
- The researcher had a particular interest in medieval history. B1
Common Plural Mistakes with Particular
Wrong: This particular is good.
Correct: This particular one is good.
'Particular' is an adjective; it needs a noun or pronoun after it.
Wrong: He are very particular.
Correct: He is very particular.
Use singular verb 'is' with singular subject 'he'.
How to Pronounce Particular and Particulars
The stress falls on the second syllable: per-TIK-yu-ler. The -ular ending sounds like 'yuh-ler'.
Origin and Etymology of Particular
From Latin particularis, meaning relating to a small part or detail.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Particular
What is the plural of “particular”?
The plural of “particular” is “particulars”.
Is “particulars” regular or irregular?
This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.