adjective:specific; distinct from others
She ordered a particular brand of tea for the party.
adjective:greater than usual; special
She took particular care to arrange the flowers beautifully.
adjective:insisting that something should be correct or suitable in every detail
He is very particular about his food and will only eat organic produce.
noun:a specific item, detail, or instance being referred to
The manager asked him to address the particular that was causing the delay.