par·tic·u·lar·ize (p r-t k y-l-r z , 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·tic u·lar·i·zation (-lr--z shn) n.par·tic u·lar·izer n. |
particularize, particularise [pəˈtɪkjʊləˌraɪz]
vb
1. to treat in detail; give details (about)
2. (intr) to go into detail
particularization , particularisation n
particularizer , particulariser n
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| Verb | 1. | particularize - be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?" elaborate, expatiate, expound, lucubrate, dilate, flesh out, exposit, enlarge, expand - add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" spell out - make explicit; specify in detail; "You should spell out your demands" |
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