noun
Uncommon
particulars
p-TIHK-yuhlz
Particulars (noun) means the specific details of something. Example: “The officer asked for the particulars of the accident.”
noun
1
The specific details of something.
"The officer asked for the particulars of the accident."
"Please leave your name and other particulars at the front desk."
"The overall plan is well understood, but we still have to work out the particulars."
How to use particulars
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe exact details — names, dates, or specifics — of a situation.
Common pairings
personal particulars
the particulars of the case
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What does “particulars” mean?
The word “particulars” means the specific details of something. In plain terms, the exact details — names, dates, or specifics — of a situation.
How do you pronounce “particulars”?
“Particulars” is pronounced p-TIHK-yuhlz (/pɚˈtɪkjəlɚz/ in IPA).
How do you use “particulars” in a sentence?
Here is “particulars” used in a sentence: “The officer asked for the particulars of the accident.”
What part of speech is “particulars”?
“Particulars” is a noun.
Is “particulars” a common word?
“Particulars” is an uncommon word in modern English.
