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specific

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of 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, express, peculiar, precise, set, special
Words Related to specific

lone, only, separate, single, sole, solitary

distinctive, exclusive, individual, unique

limited, restricted

differentiated, specialized

given, specified
Near Antonyms of specific

general, generalized, generic, nonexclusive, universal
Antonyms of specific

nonspecific
2 so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning
  • specific instructions regarding the handling of the chemical
Synonyms of specific

clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, unambiguous, unequivocal
Words 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, understandable
Near Antonyms of specific

cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear

imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact

incomprehensible, unintelligible
Antonyms of specific

implicit, implied, inferred

ambiguous, circuitous

equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague

Synonym Discussion of specific

special, especial, specific, particular, individual mean of or relating to one thing or class. special stresses having a quality, character, identity, or use of its own.
    • special ingredients
especial may add implications of preeminence or preference.
    • a matter of especial importance
specific implies a quality or character distinguishing a kind or a species.
    • children with specific nutritional needs
particular stresses the distinctness of something as an individual.
    • a ballet step of particular difficulty
individual implies unequivocal reference to one of a class or group.
    • valued each individual opinion

specific

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of specific

1 a substance or preparation used to treat disease
  • Quinine is a specific for malaria.
Synonyms of specific

cure, drug, medicament, medication, medicinal, medicine, pharmaceutical, physic, remedy
Words 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

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, fact, nicety, particular, particularity, point
Words Related to specific

article, item

component, constituent, element, ingredient, member, part

aspect, circumstance, facet, factor

evidence, exhibit

database, information, knowledge
Near 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

attribute, attribution, character, characteristic, criterion, differentia, feature, fingerprint, hallmark, mark, marker, note, particularity, peculiarity, point, property, quality, stamp, touch, trait
Words Related to specific

badge, indication, sign

emblem, symbol, token

charm, grace

excellence, merit, virtue

eccentricity, idiosyncrasy, oddity, quirk

individuality, singularity, uniqueness

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