Question

then read this sentence from paragraph 1.
for instance, a child who has curly hair might have inherited that particular trait from a parent, grandparent, or even great-grandparent.
what definition best matches the meaning of particular as it is used in the sentence?

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the context of the word "particular" in the sentence. The sentence is about a child inheriting a specific trait (curly hair) from an ancestor. So "particular" here means "specific" or "distinct".

The word "particular" in the sentence refers to the specific trait (curly hair) the child inherited. It means a specific, distinct trait rather than a general one.

Answer:

The definition that best matches "particular" here is "specific" (or a similar definition emphasizing a distinct, individual trait).