par·tic·u·lar·ize

(pər-tĭk′yə-lə-rīz′, pə-tĭk′-)

v. par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing, par·tic·u·lar·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To mention, describe, or treat individually; itemize or specify.

2. To make particular as opposed to general or universal.

v.intr.

To go into or give details or particulars.

par·tic′u·lar·i·za′tion (-lər-ĭ-zā′shən) n.

par·tic′u·lar·iz′er n.

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Noun

particularization - an individualized description of a particular instance

detailing, particularisation

description - the act of describing something

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