All specific synonyms
spe·cif·ic
S s adj specific
- particular — of or relating to a single or specific person, thing, group, class, occasion, etc., rather than to others or all; special rather than general: one's particular interests in books.
- 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.
- definite — If something such as a decision or an arrangement is definite, it is firm and clear, and unlikely to be changed.
- unequivocal — not equivocal; unambiguous; clear; having only one possible meaning or interpretation: an unequivocal indication of assent; unequivocal proof.
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- clear-cut — Something that is clear-cut is easy to recognize and quite distinct.
- specialized — to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
- unique — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- peculiar — strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings.
- special — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
- characteristic — The characteristics of a person or thing are the qualities or features that belong to them and make them recognizable.
- set — to put (something or someone) in a particular place: to set a vase on a table.
- sole — being the only one; only: the sole living relative.
- categorical — If you are categorical about something, you state your views very definitely and firmly.
- clean-cut — Someone, especially a boy or man, who is clean-cut has a neat, tidy appearance.
- downright — thorough; absolute; out-and-out: a downright falsehood.
- flat out — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- outright — complete or total: an outright loss.
- reserved — kept in reserve; forming a reserve: a reserve fund; a reserve supply.
- restricted — confined; limited.
- right on — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- straight-out — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
- on target — that is or may be a target or goal: The target group consisted of college graduates who earned more than $50,000 a year.