particular object
[pərˈtɪkjələr ˈɑːbdʒɛkt]
nounpl: particular objects
objeto particular
1. A specific, individual thing or item that is distinct or different from others; something that is not general or universal but rather specific to a certain context, person, or situation
The philosopher discussed whether a particular object has inherent properties or if those properties are assigned by observers.
O filósofo discutiu se um objeto particular possui propriedades inerentes ou se essas propriedades são atribuídas pelos observadores.
2. In philosophy and logic, an individual entity or concrete thing as opposed to abstract concepts or classes
In metaphysics, a particular object exists in space and time, unlike abstract ideas.
Em metafísica, um objeto particular existe no espaço e tempo, diferentemente das ideias abstratas.
3. Something belonging to or associated with a specific person, group, or purpose rather than being shared or general
This particular object belonged to the museum's founder and holds historical significance.
Este objeto particular pertencia ao fundador do museu e tem significado histórico.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and formal contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It is frequently encountered in university-level philosophy, logic, and metaphysics courses. The distinction between 'particular objects' and 'universal concepts' is a fundamental concept in Western philosophy that is taught across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a particular object of interest
in this particular object
the particular object at hand
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