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particular
1. (of the solution of a differential equation) obtained by giving specific values to the arbitrary constants in a general equation
2. Logic (of a proposition) affirming or denying something about only some members of a class of objects, as in some men are not wicked
3. Property law denoting an estate that precedes the passing of the property into ultimate ownership
4. Logic another name for individual
5. Philosophy an individual object, as contrasted with a universal


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People are too picky about what they buy, what clothes they wear, what brand of board they have, and what's now "in.
One picky thing: the book does not stay open easily on the piano; a different binding would make it more piano-friendly.
``X-Men,'' the third movie in a franchise based on the popular Marvel Comics series, has already surpassed expectations with its performance so far and is providing a major boost to a movie industry that has experienced its share of major ups and downs in the past 16 months, with moviegoers becoming far more picky about which films they care to see.
 
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