particularize

/pəˈtɪkjələraɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /pərˈtɪkjələraɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /pər-ˈti-k(yə-)lə-ˌrīz pə- also pär-/ (ame, mw)

particularize — verb

  • particularizepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • particularizeshe / she / it
  • particularizedpast simple
  • particularizing-ing form

1. to explain something by naming its separate points clearly and exactly, instead

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

to explain something by naming its separate points clearly and exactly, instead of speaking about it in a general way.

例句

The complaint particularized every safety failure at the factory gate.

formal writing: list exact faults

Élise asked the builder to particularize the cost of each repair.

同義詞
  • specify

    more common and less formal; focuses on making something exact

  • detail

    often suggests describing each part one by one

  • spell out

    more informal; often used for making instructions or reasons fully clear

反義詞
  • generalize

    to speak broadly instead of naming exact details

  • summarize

    to reduce something to its main points rather than expand the details

文法句型

particularize + noun phrase

用法筆記

Mostly found in formal writing, law, and academic discussion. Everyday English often prefers specify, detail, or explain. It usually takes a direct object naming the claim, reason, cost, or fact that will then be set out more exactly.

常見錯誤

❌Please particularize about the delays.
✅Please particularize the delays.
💡this verb usually takes a direct object, not about.
❌Can you particularize this word for me?
✅Can you explain this word for me?
💡particularize means to add exact details, not simply make something easier to understand.