Synonyms of specifics

specifics

noun

plural of specific

1

as in medications

a substance or preparation used to treat disease

quinine is a specific for malaria

Synonyms & Similar Words

• medications
• drugs
• remedies
• medicines
• cures
• medicinals
• physics
• prescriptions
• pharmaceuticals
• pills
• medicaments
• potions
• antibiotics
• prescription drugs
• panaceas
• wonder drugs
• miracle drugs
• syrups
• nostrums
• patent medicines
• botanicals
• tablets
• injections
• tonics
• caps
• cure-alls
• capsules
• cordials
• lotions
• ointments
• embrocations
• shots
• tinctures
• liniments
• antiseptics
• salves
• poultices
• purgatives
• cathartics
• sera

2

as in details

a single piece of information

although the speech was long on rhetoric and platitudinous generalities, it lacked specifics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• details
• facts
• particulars
• data
• elements
• items
• particularities
• factors
• niceties
• circumstances
• information
• parts
• points
• articles
• aspects
• ingredients
• components
• members
• constituents
• facets
• exhibits
• evidences
• databases
• knowledges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• errors
• myths
• misconceptions
• inaccuracies
• fallacies
• misstatements
• falsehoods

3

as in characteristics

something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind

the two submissions differ only in certain specifics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• characteristics
• features
• qualities
• attributes
• traits
• attributions
• criteria
• properties
• peculiarities
• hallmarks
• markers
• particularities
• marks
• diagnostics
• notes
• touches
• indications
• fingerprints
• stamps
• characters
• symbols
• signs
• affections
• points
• differentiae
• merits
• virtues
• emblems
• badges
• tokens
• idiosyncrasies
• charms
• graces
• eccentricities
• oddities
• quirks
• singularities
• excellences
• individualities

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of specifics

Managers press for specifics when employees speak in generalities. — Harvard Business Review, 2 Sep. 2026

The specifics of Antoine’s injury have not been publicly announced. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

The company didn’t immediately answer questions about the specifics of Piacenti’s work there. — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Coupang spokesperson Erika Reynoso declined to comment on the prospect of tariffs or the specifics of South Korea’s response. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

In today's briefing, mission leadership was going through the specifics of Roman's successful launch and the science the observatory is expected to deliver when NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman got a phone call. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026

However, there’s still a lot of confusion within the AI companies on the specifics, including exactly what types of models would be reviewed, according to people familiar with the matter. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Investors were disappointed last month when Warsh promised to curb stubborn inflation but offered no specifics about his strategy. — Scott Horsley, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

The specifics of my conversations with clients are likewise bound by confidentiality. — Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026