Specific (IPA: /spəˈsɪfɪk/, /spɪˈsɪfɪk/)
| Specific (a.) |
Of or pertaining to a species; characterizing or constituting a species; possessing the peculiar property or properties of a thing which constitute its species, and distinguish it from other things; as, the specific form of an animal or a plant; the specific qualities of a drug; the specific distinction between virtue and vice. |
| Specific (a.) |
Specifying; definite, or making definite; limited; precise; discriminating; as, a specific statement. |
| Specific (a.) |
Exerting a peculiar influence over any part of the body; preventing or curing disease by a peculiar adaption, and not on general principles; as, quinine is a specific medicine in cases of malaria. |
| Specific (n.) |
A specific remedy. See Specific, a., 3. |
| Specific (a.) |
Anything having peculiar adaption to the purpose to which it is applied. |
| Specific Synonyms |
Ad Hoc, Special, Peculiar, Particularised, Precise, Particularized, Limited, Circumstantial, Unique, Specialised, Particular, Specialized, Proper |
| Specific Synonyms |
Specified |
| Specific Synonyms |
Taxon, Taxonomic Category, Taxonomic Group |
| Specific Synonyms |
Particular |
Specific Rhymes
Horrific, Pacific, Prolific, Specific, Terrific |
Hieroglyphic, Honorific, Nonspecific, Scientific, Transpacific |
| Spanish Translation |
Specific in Spanish is Específico |
| Tagalog Translation |
Specific in Tagalog is Tiyak |
| Example Sentence (Quote) "An estimated value is a precarious measure of justice, compared with the specific thing." - William Murray, 1st Earl of Mansfield |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Each syllable is considered to purify a specific human failing or obscuration ." - Mantra |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Emerson is more specific and gives twelve principles, as follows:" - Herbert N. Casson |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Its important to have specific dreams. Dream Big. Dream without fear."" - Randy Pausch |
| Example Sentence (Quote) " Scientology is the only specific (cure) for radiation (atomic bomb) burns." - L. Ron Hubbard |
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