Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Particular”
Specific or special; about one exact thing, not all things in general.
Word Family of Particular
What is the noun of particular? — particular
What is the adjective of particular? — particular
What is the adverb of particular? — particularly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- 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
Word Form Patterns for Particular
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: particular → particularly.
Origin and Word Formation of Particular
From Latin particularis, meaning relating to a small part or detail.
Common Word Form 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'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Particular
What are the word forms of “particular”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “particular”?
“particular” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “particular” come from?
From Latin particularis, meaning relating to a small part or detail.