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- [spi-sif-ik]
- /spɪˈsɪf ɪk/
- /spəˈsɪf.ɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spi-sif-ik]
- /spɪˈsɪf ɪk/
Definitions of specifics word
- adjective specifics having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose. 1
- adjective specifics specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. 1
- adjective specifics peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc.: His specific problems got him into trouble. 1
- adjective specifics of a special or particular kind. 1
- adjective specifics concerned specifically with the item or subject named (used in combination): The Secretary addressed himself to crop-specific problems. 1
- adjective specifics Biology. of or relating to a species: specific characters. 1
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Origin of specifics
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin specificus, equivalent to Latin speci(ēs) species + -ficus -fic
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Parts of speech for Specifics
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specifics 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
specifics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specifics
noun specifics
- details — an individual or minute part; an item or particular.
- facts — something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
- incidental — happening or likely to happen in an unplanned or subordinate conjunction with something else.
- know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.
adjective specifics
- definitives — Plural form of definitive.
- demonstratives — Plural form of demonstrative.
- diacritics — Plural form of diacritic.
- expresses — Plural form of express.
- firms — Plural form of firm.
Antonyms for specifics
adjective specifics
- commons — people not of noble birth viewed as forming a political order
- comprehensives — Plural form of comprehensive.
- conjuncts — Plural form of conjunct.
- cosmopolitans — Plural form of cosmopolitan.
- federals — Plural form of federal.
noun specifics
- generalities — Plural form of generality.
- generalizations — Plural form of generalization.
- inanimate — not animate; lifeless.
Top questions with specifics
- what were some specifics from the chinese exclusions act?
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