Hyphenation of particular

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word particular? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

par-tic-u-lar

Definitions of particular:

1.
A fact about some part (as opposed to general)
He always reasons from the particular to the general
2.
A small part that can be considered separately from the whole
It was perfect in all details
3.
(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class
4.
Unique or specific to a person or thing or category
The particular demands of the job Has a particular preference for Chinese art A peculiar bond of sympathy between them An expression peculiar to Canadians Rights peculiar to the rich The special features of a computer My own special chair
5.
Separate and distinct from others of the same group or category
Interested in one particular artist A man who wishes to make a particular woman fall in love with him
6.
Surpassing what is common or usual or expected
He paid especial attention to her Exceptional kindness A matter of particular and unusual importance A special occasion A special reason to confide in her What's so special about the year 2000?
7.
First and most important
His special interest is music She gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work
8.
Exacting especially about details
A finicky eater Fussy about clothes Very particular about how her food was prepared
9.
Providing specific details or circumstances
A particular description of the room

Synonyms of particular:

adj peculiar, special, specific
adj individual
adj specific
adj especial, exceptional, special, uncommon
adj special, primary
adj finical, finicky, fussy, fastidious
adj careful
noun specific, fact
noun detail, item, part, portion, component part, component

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