particularize

Definitions

To mention or describe something in detail.

To make something specific or individual rather than general.

Examples

The contract was too vague, so the lawyer asked the client to particularize the specific terms of the agreement.

In her essay, she chose to particularize the abstract concept of freedom by describing the daily life of a political prisoner.

Synonyms

specify detail itemize enumerate list delineate individualize

Antonyms

generalize summarize simplify obscure group aggregate broaden