used to single out an individual member of a specified group or class
parti+cular
Shared component: particular · specific
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Related forms: particular · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesThe principle that individual countries, religions, or groups are allowed to follow their own laws or customs independently.
particular+ism
Shared component: particular · specific
Relating to the belief that particular groups, such as those based on ethnicity, religion, or nationality, should be allowed to maintain their independent traditions and practices.
particular+istic
Shared component: particular · specific