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11specific — (adj.) 1630s, having a special quality, from Fr. spécifique, from L.L. specificus constituting a species, from L. species kind, sort (see SPECIES (Cf. species)). Earlier form was specifical (early 15c.). Meaning definite, precise first recorded… …
12specific — [adj] particular, distinguishing bull’s eye*, categorical, characteristic, clean cut, clear cut, cut fine*, dead on*, definite, definitive, different, distinct, downright, drawn fine, especial, exact, explicit, express, flat out*, hit nail on… …
13specific — [[t]spɪsɪ̱fɪk[/t]] ♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED: ADJ n You use specific to refer to a particular fixed area, problem, or subject. Massage may help to increase blood flow to specific areas of the body... There are several specific problems to be dealt with …
14specific — adj. & n. adj. 1 clearly defined; definite (has no specific name; told me so in specific terms). 2 relating to a particular subject; peculiar (a style specific to that). 3 a of or concerning a species (the specific name for a plant). b possessing …
15specific — SPECÍFIC1 s.n. Caracterul propriu particular, special al cuiva sau a ceva: notă distinctă. – fr. spécifique. Trimis de pan111, 08.07.2004. Sursa: DLRM SPECÍFIC2, Ă, specifici, e, adj. Care este propriu, caracteristic unei fiinţe, unui lucru sau …
16specific — 01. I don t know what you mean. Can you be a bit more [specific] about what problems your car is having? 02. If you look at the [specifications] for this new sound system, you will see that they are quite impressive. 03. Politicians never get… …
17specific — spe|cif|ic1 W1S1 [spıˈsıfık] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Late Latin; Origin: specificus, from Latin species; SPECIES] 1.) [only before noun] a specific thing, person, or group is one particular thing, person, or group ▪ games suitable for specific… …
18specific — specifically, adv. /spi sif ik/, adj. 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. 3. peculiar or proper …
19specific — /spəˈsɪfɪk / (say spuh sifik) adjective 1. having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: specific mention. 2. specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. 3. peculiar or proper to something …
20specific — I. adjective Etymology: Late Latin specificus, from Latin species Date: circa 1631 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 …
