Meaning
Specifically; as a special instance.
Primary Function
Emphasis – singling out
Communicative Purpose
To direct attention to a specific case within a general category.
Pattern
In particular
Core Structure
In particular
Função primária
Emphasis – singling out
Propósito comunicativo
To direct attention to a specific case within a general category.
Situações de gatilho
Providing examples, making a detailed point.
Contextos
Academic, Professional, formal conversation.
Padrão
In particular
Estrutura central
In particular
Slots de substituição
none
Colocados típicos
- and in particular
- nothing in particular
Substituições comuns
- particularly
- specifically
- especially
- notably
Erros comuns
Using ‘in particular’ and ‘particularly’ redundantly in the same clause.
Similar / contraste
specifically (precise identification), notably (remarkable), for instance (example)
Interferências
Position matters: ‘In particular, I like…’ (fronted) vs. ‘I like … in particular’ (end focus).
Família do chunk
- Specification markers
Nuance
Often used to narrow a general statement.
Efeito pragmático
Adds precision and emphasis.
Dica de memória
“… in particular.” – and I mean this one
Nota
This chunk is often used to add emphasis to a specific part of a statement or to highlight an important point within a broader context.
Upgrade path
in particular → notably → of particular note
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