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particularly

/pɚˈtɪk.jə.lɚ.li/
par · tic · u · lar · ly

Adjective:particular
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1

To a higher degree than is usual or average; especially or notably.

Example

"The traffic in the city center was particularly heavy this morning due to the construction."


2

Used to single out an individual person, thing, or group over all others; specifically.

Example

"The new scholarship program is designed to support undergraduate students, particularly those pursuing degrees in engineering."


3

In detail or with close, minute attention to individual items.

Example

"The inspector examined each financial record particularly before signing the audit report."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'particular' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives via Old French from the Late Latin 'particularis' (concerning a small part), from Latin 'particula' (little part), a diminutive of 'pars' (part).

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