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

The Bottom Line​ The specifics differ by jurisdiction—a data protection board in one country, a state attorney general in another, a sectoral regulator in a third—but the underlying pattern is the same from Brussels to Brasilia to Bengaluru. — Abhik Biswas, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The specifics of how CNN will plug into and operate in the new company have yet to be finalized – hardly surprising given that serious discussions could only begin after Paramount’s anti-trust settlement a few days ago. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The focus on the specifics of each individual operation led people to think of the threats as narrow, distinct incidents. — RenÉe Diresta, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026

Beyond being frustrated with the secrecy, locals said they were baffled by the lack of specifics and clarity the stakeholders had about the project, per the records. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026

Wedding attendees have mostly remained tight-lipped about any specifics from the ceremony and reception, including the bride and groom, who’ve not shared a single wedding portrait. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

Following the game, Narduzzi wouldn’t get into specifics on Heintschel’s injury, though the quarterback was seen on crutches. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Other specifics would be worked out if voters pass the measure. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Others balked at the shortage of information being provided, and warned that the public should get specifics about any retail expected for the property. — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026