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par⋅tic⋅u⋅lar⋅ly

[per-tik-yuh-ler-lee, puh-tik-]
–adverb
1. in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
2. in a particular manner; specifically; individually.
3. in detail; minutely.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME. See particular, -ly


1. exceptionally, specially. See especially. 3. scrupulously.
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par·tic·u·lar·ly   (pər-tĭk'yə-lər-lē, pə-tĭk'-)   
adv.  
  1. To a great degree; especially: I particularly like the brown shoes.

  2. With particular reference or emphasis; individually or specifically: "Everyone has a moment in history which belongs particularly to him" (John Knowles).

  3. With regard to particulars; in detail.

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