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- [spi-sif-ik]
- /spɪˈsɪf ɪk/
- /spəˈsɪfɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spi-sif-ik]
- /spɪˈsɪf ɪk/
Definitions of specific word
- adjective specific having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose. 1
- adjective specific specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. 1
- adjective specific peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc.: His specific problems got him into trouble. 1
- adjective specific of a special or particular kind. 1
- adjective specific concerned specifically with the item or subject named (used in combination): The Secretary addressed himself to crop-specific problems. 1
- adjective specific Biology. of or relating to a species: specific characters. 1
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Origin of specific
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin specificus, equivalent to Latin speci(ēs) species + -ficus -fic
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Specific
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specific popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
specific usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specific
adj specific
- precise — definitely or strictly stated, defined, or fixed: precise directions.
- limited — confined within limits; restricted or circumscribed: a limited space; limited resources.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- definitive — Something that is definitive provides a firm conclusion that cannot be questioned.
- distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
Antonyms for specific
adj specific
- ambiguous — If you describe something as ambiguous, you mean that it is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- inexact — not exact; not strictly precise or accurate.
- indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- unlimited — not limited; unrestricted; unconfined: unlimited trade.
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