specific | Intermediate English specific adjective us / spɪˈsɪf·ɪk / specific adjective (PARTICULAR) relating to one thing and not others; particular: The virus attacks specific cells 6AEwC2sz0h3G 1 of 3 adjective spe· cif· ic spi-ˈsi-fik 1 a : constituting or falling into a specifiable category b : sharing or being those properties of something that allow it to be referred to a particular category 2 a : restricted to a particular individual, situation, relation, or effect a disease specific to horses b NacHbkAFidJF having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose. specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. peculiar or proper 9EdII7VqNZZH relating to one thing and not others; particular: The virus attacks specific cells in the brain. The money is intended to be used for specific purposes. formal The disease seems to be specific to X8yL2FmY1uco

: clearly and exactly presented or stated : precise or exact The doctor gave the patient specific instructions on how to care for the wound. Can you be more specific? What exactly did the policeman say? He gave her a ring—or, to be more specific, he gave her an engagement ring. [+] more examples 3 kJuJ4FTPj49S adjective stated explicitly or in detail “needed a specific amount” Synonyms: specified clearly and explicitly stated adjective relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species “ specific characters” adjective (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique jax74HMdUxHH a / an specific situation - grammar A + personal direct object (non-specific person) - grammar a breaking down of and then a deep dive into the specific a pattern of spilled milk reveals anything specific a school coach will provide “coaching” on a specific issue a species-specific measure a specific call for proposals xgs4NXFc73l2 adj. particular, distinguishing synonyms for specific Compare Synonyms clear-cut defi exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique characteristic express set sole categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head e1Zat0KzrZCL

adjective. having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose. specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc.: His specific problems got him into trouble. xNjyP7EjA10g specific ( spɪˈsɪfɪk) adj 1. explicit, particular, or definite: please be more specific. 2. relating to a specified or particular thing: a specific treatment for arthritis. 3. (Biology) of or relating to a biological species: specific differences. 4. (Pathology) (of a disease) caused by a particular pathogenic agent 5. (General Physics) physics slv6qK3vMtRI specific 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in special of a particular or exact sort we need a specific type of pen to sign the diplomas Synonyms & Similar Words set specialized sole concrete exive unique specified only limited single especial restricted separate given exclusive differentiated MZpNoxVXnJIE