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specific

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to a particular thing or person; individual.

    - "The specific requirements for the project are listed below."
    - "Can you please provide the specific address for the meeting?"
  • adjective

    Exact or definite.

    - "Give me the specific details of the deal."
    - "The specific gravity of a substance is its weight in a given volume of water."
Pronunciation
  1. /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/



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Antonyms

broad , general , generic , universal , nonspecific , unspecific
Synonyms

express , monosemous , unambiguous , peculiar , singular , singular
Rhymes
Words rhyming with specific
unique , mique , equipe , mike
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Specific (English) : As given above.

  2. Specific (Spanish) : In medicine, it refers to a condition where a disease affects a particular organ or part of the body.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. spear

  2. speech

  3. spice

Variants
List of all variants of specific that leads to same result
specific , specifics , -specific , specific epithet , specific epithets , specific gravities , specific gravity , specific heat , specific heats , specific impulse , specific impulses , specific performance , specific performances , application-specific integrated circuit , application-specific integrated circuits , prostate-specific antigen , prostate-specific antigens
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Specifically, Specificity

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French spesifique, from Latin specificus, from spe, specere 'to look, to see'.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The word 'specific' has 8 letters.

  2. In chemistry, a specific reaction is one that occurs only under certain conditions.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. General: Opposite of specific. Refers to something that applies to all members of a group or category.

  2. Particular: Synonym for specific. Refers to something that relates to a particular thing or instance.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'specific' is often used to emphasize the individuality of a character or situation. In art, it can refer to a particular style or technique. In music, a specific genre or composition may be highlighted.

How to Memorize "specific"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a magnifying glass focusing on a particular detail.
    - Visualize a spotlight illuminating a specific object.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the word 'individual'.
    - Connect it with the idea of something exact or definite.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S-P-E-C-I-F-I-C to remember the meaning: Specific, Particular, Exact, Individual, Focused, Identical, Clear.

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