particulars
Derived from 'particular', ultimately tracing to Latin 'particula' (a small part), through Old French or Medieval Latin.
NOUN
(1)
[/pərˈtɪk.jə.lərz/en-US]
[/pɑːˈtɪk.jə.ləz/en-GB]
Synonyms
details
commongeneral
,
specifications
formaltechnical
,
information
broadergeneral
,
facts
concretedata
Particulars refers to the specific facts, details, or items of information about something or someone. It is typically used in the plural form to denote a collection of discrete pieces of data rather than a general overview.
Used predominantly in plural form to refer to specific facts or details. The singular form 'particular' exists as an adjective or a distinct noun sense meaning 'a specific item'.
- The police officer asked the witness to provide all the particulars of the incident, including the time and location.
- Applicants are requested to fill out the form with their personal particulars, such as their name, address, and date of birth.
countable: true