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specific
[spi-sif-ik]
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.
Antonyms:peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc..
His specific problems got him into trouble.
of a special or particular kind.
concerned specifically with the item or subject named (used in combination).
The Secretary addressed himself to crop-specific problems.
Biology.Ìýof or relating to a species.
specific characters.
Medicine/Medical.Ìý
(of a disease) produced by a special cause or infection.
(of a remedy) having special effect in the prevention or cure of a certain disease.
Immunology.Ìý(of an antibody or antigen) having a particular effect on only one antibody or antigen or affecting it in only one way.
Commerce.Ìýnoting customs or duties levied in fixed amounts per unit, as number, weight, or volume.
Physics.Ìý
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.
designating a physical constant that expresses a property or effect as a quantity per unit length, area, volume, or mass.
noun
something specific, as a statement, quality, detail, etc.
Medicine/Medical.Ìýa specific remedy.
There is no specific for the common cold.
specific
/ spɪˈsɪfɪk, ˌspɛsɪˈfɪsɪtɪ /
adjective
explicit, particular, or definite
please be more specific
relating to a specified or particular thing
a specific treatment for arthritis
of or relating to a biological species
specific differences
(of a disease) caused by a particular pathogenic agent
physics
characteristic of a property of a particular substance, esp in relation to the same property of a standard reference substance
specific gravity
characteristic of a property of a particular substance per unit mass, length, area, volume, etc
specific heat
(of an extensive physical quantity) divided by mass
specific heat capacity
specific volume
Also (rare): specifical.Ìýcommerce denoting a tariff levied at a fixed sum per unit of weight, quantity, volume, etc, irrespective of value
noun
(sometimes plural) a designated quality, thing, etc
med any drug used to treat a particular disease
Other 51³Ô¹Ï Forms
- specifically adverb
- nonspecifically adverb
- prespecific adjective
- prespecifically adverb
- unspecific adjective
- unspecifically adverb
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- specificity noun
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins
Origin of specific1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Customs and Border Protection did not answer specific questions about the encounter with Gavidia and said that immigration enforcement has been “targeted.â€
I hope that everyone with Parkinson’s will take heed and find an exercise program specific to their needs.
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.
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€
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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