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particularistic

UK
/pəˌtɪkjʊˈlærɪstɪk/
US
/pərˌtɪkjəˈlɛrɪstɪk/

Translations

particularisticadjective
more particularistic
Comp.
most particularistic
Super.
UK
/pəˌtɪkjʊˈlærɪstɪk/
US
/pərˌtɪkjəˈlɛrɪstɪk/
particularisteQui privilégie des intérêts particuliers ou des cas singuliers plutôt qu'une perspective générale ; en philosophie morale, relatif au particularisme.
The committee's particularistic approach to the issue meant that they prioritized the needs of a few over the collective good.
L'approche particulariste du comité dans cette affaire a fait qu'il a privilégié les besoins de quelques-uns au détriment du bien commun.
Synonyms
specific
individual
distinct
exclusive
specialized

Definitions

particularisticadjective
Relating to or characterized by a focus on individual or specific interests, often at the expense of a broader or more general perspective.
The committee's particularistic approach to the issue meant that they prioritized the needs of a few over the collective good.
Emphasizing or advocating for the interests of a particular group, often leading to exclusivity or division.
Her particularistic views on cultural heritage sometimes clashed with the more inclusive policies of the organization.
Relating to the ethical or philosophical doctrine of particularism, according to which moral judgment depends on the details of individual cases rather than on universal rules.
A particularistic reading of moral dilemmas denies the existence of fixed principles.
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