particularization

[Eng. particular iz (e); -ation.) The act of particularizing. par-tic-u-lar-ize, v . t . & i . [Fr. particulariser .] A. Trans .: To give the particulars of; to specify or mention particularly or in detail. "By methods presently to be particularized ."-Herschel: Astronomy (ed. 5th), § 209. B. In trans.: To be attentive to particulars or details; to be minute or circumstantial in accounts. par-tic-u-lar-lỹ, *par-tic-u-lar-lie, adverb. [Eng. particular ; -ly .] 1. In a particular manner; distinctly, singly; not universally or generally; in particular. "Who hath done To thee particularly , and to all the Volces, Great hurt." Shakesp.: Coriolanus, iv. 5. 2. In an especial manner or degree; especially, preeminently. "Some pa ages in the pastorals, but more particularly in the Georgics." -Dryden: (Dedic.) *par-tic-u-lar-ment, subst . [Eng. particular ; -ment.] A particular, a detail. *par-tic-u-lar-ne , subst. [Eng. particular ; -ne .] The quality or state of being particular; fastidiousne . *par-tic-u-lāte, v . i . & t . [PARTICLE.] A. In trans.: To make mention singly or in detail; to particularize. "I may not particulate of Alexander Hales, the irrefragable doctor."- Camden : Remains. B. Trans.: To mention in detail; to particularize. 3019