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particularized

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par·tic·u·lar·ize  (pr-tky-l-rz, p-tk-)
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·ticu·lar·i·zation (-lr--zshn) n.
par·ticu·lar·izer n.
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Adj.1.particularized - directed toward a specific object; "particularized thinking as distinct from stereotyped sloganeering"
particularised
specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; "rules with specific application"; "demands specific to the job"; "a specific and detailed account of the accident"


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The variety of more minute interests, which will necessarily fall under the superintendence of the local administrations, and which will form so many rivulets of influence, running through every part of the society, cannot be particularized, without involving a detail too tedious and uninteresting to compensate for the instruction it might afford.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
He generalized, he particularized about the blacks; he told anecdotes.
The Arrow of Gold by Conrad, Joseph View in context
It accused the prisoner of resisting the execution of a search-warrant, by force of arms, and particularized in the vague language of the law, among a variety of other weapons, the use of the rifle.
The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore View in context
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