particular objects

[pərˈtɪk.jə.lər ˈɑb.dʒɛkts]
nounpl: particular objects
objetos particulares
1. Specific, individual, or distinct items or things rather than general or abstract ones
The museum displays particular objects from the Renaissance period.
O museu exibe objetos particulares do período da Renascença.
2. Things belonging to a private individual rather than public or collective property
These particular objects belong to the estate and will be auctioned.
Estes objetos particulares pertencem à propriedade e serão leiloados.
3. In philosophy, concrete individual things as opposed to abstract concepts or universals
Philosophers distinguish between particular objects and universal properties.
Filósofos distinguem entre objetos particulares e propriedades universais.
The term 'particular objects' is used in both academic and everyday contexts in Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'objetos particulares' emphasizes specificity and individuality. This phrase is commonly found in museum descriptions, legal documents, philosophical texts, and formal inventory lists. The distinction between 'particular' (individual/specific) and 'public' objects carries legal and social significance in property rights discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specific itemsindividual thingsconcrete objectsdistinct itemscertain objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
general objectsabstract conceptsuniversal propertiescommon items

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
objetos particulares
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
objetos particulares / coisas específicas
Both terms commonly used in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
objetos particulares
Standard formal usage
Portugal
objetos particulares / objectos particulares
Uses 'objectos' in traditional spelling; similar meaning and usage

Related Words

particularobjectsspecificityindividualityconcretenessspecifics

Related Idioms & Phrases

in particular - em particular
of particular interest - de interesse particular
particular to - particular a/de
pay particular attention to - prestar atenção particular a
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