Synonyms of particularity
15 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for particularity is particular. Other synonyms of particularity are differentia, discrimen, particularness, individuality and peculiarity. The opposite of particularity is universality.
Synonyms and similar words for particularity
nounA particular thing.
nounA distinctive characteristic or quality; a peculiarity.
- differentiaA distinguishing feature which marks a species off from other members of the same genus.
- discrimenA distinction, particularity, or distinguishing feature.
nounThe condition of being particular rather than general or universal; specificity.
- particularnessQuality of being particular.
- individuality
- peculiarityThat which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; a particularity.
- singularity
- specificity
- specificnessSpecificity, the state of being specific.
- propriety obsoleteThe particular character or essence of someone or something; individuality.
- specialty obsoleteParticularity.
nounSynonym of particularism (“the principle that only certain people are chosen by God for salvation”).
- particularismThe principle that only certain people are chosen by God for salvation.
nounAttention to detail; fastidiousness.
nounThe condition of being special; peculiarity, specialness.
nounThe condition of being special in an unexpected way; oddness, strangeness; (countable) an instance...
Opposite of particularity
nounThe condition of being particular rather than general or universal; specificity.
- catholicity
- generality
- genericityGenericness, the state or quality of being generic.
- genericness
- universalityThe property of being universal, common to all members of a class.
Meaning of particularity
- noun A particular thing.
- noun A distinctive characteristic or quality; a peculiarity.
- noun A particular case or matter.
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Questions about synonyms of particularity
- What is another word for particularity?
- Particularity has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as particular, differentia, discrimen, particularness, individuality, peculiarity, singularity and specificity.
- What is the opposite of particularity?
- The opposite of particularity is universality.
- What does particularity mean?
- Particularity means a particular thing.
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