specifically
specifically
adverbDefinition of SPECIFICALLY
1
in regard to something mentioned explicitly or in detail <specifically, I object to the second point>
Related Words concretely, expressly
Phrases in particular
Near Antonyms altogether, basically, by and large, chiefly, largely, mainly, mostly, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially
Antonyms generally
2
in the specific case of one person or thing as distinguished from others <the medical study is focused on women, and specifically older women>
Synonyms particularly, specifically
Antonyms generally
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