What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
specifies
Example
The contract specifies the terms and conditions of the agreement. [specifies: verb]
Example
Can you specify which type of pizza you want? [specify: verb]
particularize
Example
Could you particularize your request so that we can better understand your needs? [particularize: verb]
Example
The speaker particularized her argument by providing concrete examples. [particularized: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Specifies is more commonly used than particularize in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between specifies and particularize?
Specifies is more formal than particularize, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
