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specific

[spi-sif-ik]

adjective

  1. having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite.

    to state one's specific purpose.

  2. specified, precise, or particular.

    a specific sum of money.

    Antonyms:
  3. peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc..

    His specific problems got him into trouble.

  4. of a special or particular kind.

  5. concerned specifically with the item or subject named (used in combination).

    The Secretary addressed himself to crop-specific problems.

  6. Biology.Ìýof or relating to a species.

    specific characters.

  7. Medicine/Medical.Ìý

    1. (of a disease) produced by a special cause or infection.

    2. (of a remedy) having special effect in the prevention or cure of a certain disease.

  8. Immunology.Ìý(of an antibody or antigen) having a particular effect on only one antibody or antigen or affecting it in only one way.

  9. Commerce.Ìýnoting customs or duties levied in fixed amounts per unit, as number, weight, or volume.

  10. Physics.Ìý

    1. designating a physical constant that, for a particular substance, is expressed as the ratio of the quantity in the substance to the quantity in an equal volume of a standard substance, as water or air.

    2. designating a physical constant that expresses a property or effect as a quantity per unit length, area, volume, or mass.



noun

  1. something specific, as a statement, quality, detail, etc.

  2. Medicine/Medical.Ìýa specific remedy.

    There is no specific for the common cold.

specific

/ spɪˈsɪfɪk, ˌspɛsɪˈfɪsɪtɪ /

adjective

  1. explicit, particular, or definite

    please be more specific

  2. relating to a specified or particular thing

    a specific treatment for arthritis

  3. of or relating to a biological species

    specific differences

  4. (of a disease) caused by a particular pathogenic agent

  5. physics

    1. characteristic of a property of a particular substance, esp in relation to the same property of a standard reference substance

      specific gravity

    2. characteristic of a property of a particular substance per unit mass, length, area, volume, etc

      specific heat

    3. (of an extensive physical quantity) divided by mass

      specific heat capacity

      specific volume

  6. Also (rare): specifical.Ìýcommerce denoting a tariff levied at a fixed sum per unit of weight, quantity, volume, etc, irrespective of value

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. (sometimes plural) a designated quality, thing, etc

  2. med any drug used to treat a particular disease

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms

  • specifically adverb
  • nonspecifically adverb
  • prespecific adjective
  • prespecifically adverb
  • unspecific adjective
  • unspecifically adverb
  • ²õ±è±ðˈ³¦¾±´Ú¾±³¦²¹±ô±ô²â adverb
  • specificity noun
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of specific1

First recorded in 1625–35; from Medieval Latin specificus, equivalent to Latin ²õ±è±ð³¦¾±(ŧ²õ) species + -ficus -fic
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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of specific1

C17: from Medieval Latin specificus, from Latin species
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Synonym Study

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Customs and Border Protection did not answer specific questions about the encounter with Gavidia and said that immigration enforcement has been “targeted.â€

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I hope that everyone with Parkinson’s will take heed and find an exercise program specific to their needs.

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But insiders reckon Reeves' plans have given Labour backbench MPs things to boast about – note the number of specific towns given a long-term project and a name check in the chancellor's speech.

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Pressed by The Times for answers about that specific encounter, a CBP spokesperson said: “The statement provided is the only info available about the operation at this time.â€

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They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles, and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own specific areas of activity.

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