Meaning
especially, specifically
Primary Function
emphasis / specification
Communicative Purpose
to single out one element from a set for special attention
Pattern
in particular
Core Structure
in particular
Função primária
emphasis / specification
Propósito comunicativo
to single out one element from a set for special attention
Situações de gatilho
highlighting details, academic writing, discussions
Contextos
both formal and informal, speech and writing
Padrão
in particular
Estrutura central
in particular
Slots de substituição
None – the phrase is fixed (no variable slots)
Colocados típicos
- the role of
- notably
Substituições comuns
- specifically
- especially
- notably
Erros comuns
using ‘in particular’ at the very start of a paragraph without a preceding general statement
Similar / contraste
“specifically”, “notably”
Interferências
learners may overuse it; should be used only to single out salient points rather than for every detail
Família do chunk
- emphasis/specification connectors
Nuance
adds focus without the exhaustive implication of ‘namely’
Efeito pragmático
draws listener’s attention to a notable point
Dica de memória
emphasize a detail
Nota
Use 'in particular' to emphasize a specific detail within a broader context.
Upgrade path
especially → in particular → notably
Log in to save chunks.