particularly

adverb

par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly pər-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
pə-ˈti-kyə-(lər-)lē, 
-ˈti-kyə-lə-lē;
-ˈti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
also pär-
Synonyms of particularly
1
: in a particular manner : in detail
2
: to an unusual degree
a particularly dry summer
particularly stormy weather
3
: in particular : specifically
The tools were useful, particularly the knife.

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Examples of particularly in a Sentence

Pay particularly close attention to the second paragraph. all of you, but particularly anyone with a problem, should feel free to contact me at any time
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This is where ideas such as self-compassion and mindful awareness become particularly important. — Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 This is particularly important as researchers work toward more stable quantum operations and larger quantum processors, where even small sources of error can become increasingly important. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 For many others, particularly those unable to independently create the necessary scale, telemetry, talent and automation, multi-customer security operations may increasingly provide capabilities that are difficult to reproduce internally. — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for particularly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of particularly was in the 14th century

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“Particularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/particularly. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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particularly

adverb
par·​tic·​u·​lar·​ly pə(r)-ˈtik-yə-(lər-)lē How to pronounce particularly (audio) -yə-lə-lē How to pronounce particularly (audio)
pə(r)-ˈtik-(ə-)lē
1
: in a particular manner
2
: to an unusual degree : especially
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