unspecifically

spe·cif·ic

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Definitions of unspecifically word

adjective unspecifically having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose. 1
adjective unspecifically specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. 1
adjective unspecifically peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc.: His specific problems got him into trouble. 1
adjective unspecifically of a special or particular kind. 1
adjective unspecifically concerned specifically with the item or subject named (used in combination): The Secretary addressed himself to crop-specific problems. 1
adjective unspecifically Biology. of or relating to a species: specific characters. 1

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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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".

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