In particular
adverb
Especially or giving special attention to something.
I like animals, in particular, cats.

Often appears as...
- in particular detail
- in particular instance
adverb
Especially or giving special attention to something.
I like animals, in particular, cats.

Often appears as...
- in particular detail
- in particular instance
Definition 1 of 1

Highlight Importance
Use 'in particular' to emphasize a specific subject within a general category.

She loves sweets, in particular, chocolate.
Detail Emphasis
Place 'in particular' after a noun to focus on one distinct aspect.

The museum's collection of European art, in particular, is outstanding.
Clarifying Context
'In particular' helps specify one element in a situation where many could be implied.

The report covered many topics, in particular the economic forecasts.
Highlight Importance
Use 'in particular' to emphasize a specific subject within a general category.

She loves sweets, in particular, chocolate.
Detail Emphasis
Place 'in particular' after a noun to focus on one distinct aspect.

The museum's collection of European art, in particular, is outstanding.
Clarifying Context
'In particular' helps specify one element in a situation where many could be implied.

The report covered many topics, in particular the economic forecasts.
Highlight Importance
Use 'in particular' to emphasize a specific subject within a general category.

She loves sweets, in particular, chocolate.
Detail Emphasis
Place 'in particular' after a noun to focus on one distinct aspect.

The museum's collection of European art, in particular, is outstanding.
Clarifying Context
'In particular' helps specify one element in a situation where many could be implied.

The report covered many topics, in particular the economic forecasts.
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