particularly
//pəˈtɪkjələli//
Definitions
1.Especially, extremely.
- We made an odd party before the arrival of the Ten, particularly when the Celebrity dropped in for lunch or dinner.
- The apéritifs were particularly stimulating.
2.To a great extent.
3.Specifically, uniquely or individually.
4.In detail; with regard to particulars.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #925
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
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English particular
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Proto-Germanic *līkąder.
Proto-Germanic *-līkaz
Proto-Germanic *-ê
Proto-Germanic *-līkê
Proto-West Germanic *-līkē
Old English -līċe
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English particularly
From particular + -ly.