particularize

English

/pəˈtɪkjʊləɹʌɪz/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make particular, as opposed to general; to restrict to a specific or individual case, class etc.; to single out.
  • (transitive) To be specific about (individual instances); to go into detail (about), to specify.
  • (intransitive) To differentiate, make distinct from others.

Etymology

Suffix from English particular.

Origin

English

particular

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