particularize

[ per-tik-yuh-luh-rahyz, puh-tik- ]
/ pərˈtɪk yə ləˌraɪz, pəˈtɪk- /
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verb (used with object), par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing.

to make particular.
to mention or indicate specifically; specify.
to state or treat in detail.

verb (used without object), par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing.

to speak or treat particularly or specifically.
Also especially British, par·tic·u·lar·ise.

Origin of particularize

From the Middle French word particulariser, dating back to 1580–90. See particular, -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM particularize

par·tic·u·lar·i·za·tion, noun par·tic·u·lar·iz·er, noun un·par·tic·u·lar·ized, adjective un·par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing, adjective

Words nearby particularize

particular average, particular negative, particular solution, particularism, particularity, particularize, particularly, particulars of claim, particulate, particulate inheritance, partier

Words related to particularization

announcement, story, word, disclosure, advice, account, broadcast, statement, report, message, data, rumor, blueprint, stipulation, spec, hearsay, telegram, tidings, communication, dispatch

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British Dictionary definitions for particularization

particularize

particularise

/ (pəˈtɪkjʊləˌraɪz) /

verb

to treat in detail; give details (about)
(intr) to go into detail

Derived forms of particularize

particularization or particularisation, noun particularizer or particulariser, noun