specific

1 of a particular or exact sort we need a specific type of pen to sign the diplomas Synonyms of specific concrete, distinct, especial, peculiar, precise, set, special, expressWords Related to specific lone, only, separate, single, sole, solitary; distinctive, exclusive, individual, unique; limited, restricted; differentiated, specialized; given, specifiedNear Antonyms of specific general, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, universalAntonyms of specific nonspecific

2 so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning specific instructions regarding the interrogation of prisoners Synonyms of specific clear-cut, definite, definitive, express, explicit, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocalWords Related to specific avowed, declared, specified, stated; categorical (also categoric), complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full; certain, sure, unmistakable; clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined; exact, precise; direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward; comprehensible, intelligible, understandableNear Antonyms of specific cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear; imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact; incomprehensible, unintelligibleAntonyms of specific implicit, implied, inferred; ambiguous, circuitous; equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague

1 a substance or preparation used to treat disease quinine is a specific for malaria Synonyms of specific cure, drug, medicament, medication, medicinal, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy, medicineWords Related to specific cure-all, nostrum, panacea; botanical, patent medicine, prescription, prescription drug; cordial, potion, tonic; miracle drug, wonder drug; cap, capsule, pill, tablet; injection, shot; embrocation, liniment, lotion, ointment, potion, poultice, salve; syrup (also sirup), tincture; antibiotic, antiseptic, serum; cathartic, purgative

2 a single piece of information although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics Synonyms of specific datum, detail, nicety, particular, particularity, point, factWords Related to specific article, item; component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part; aspect, circumstance, facet, factor; evidence, exhibit; database, information, knowledgeNear Antonyms of specific error, fallacy, falsehood, inaccuracy, misconception, misstatement, myth

3 something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the two submissions differ only in certain specifics Synonyms of specific affection, attribute, attribution, character, criterion, diagnostic, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, characteristic, stamp, touch, traitWords Related to specific badge, indication, sign; emblem, symbol, token; charm, grace; excellence, merit, virtue; eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk; individuality, singularity, uniqueness