Dictionary entries for 'specific'

Synonyms

spe·cif·ic (spĭ-sĭf́ĭk)

[Late Latin specificus, Latin speciēs, kind, species; see species, + Latin -ficus, -fic.]

adjective

Explicitly set forth; definite. See synonyms at explicit
Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species.
Special, distinctive, or unique: specific qualities and attributes.
1. Intended for, applying to, or acting on a particular thing: a specific remedy for warts.
2. Concerned particularly with the subject specified. Often used in combination: “age-specific voting patterns” (A. Dianne Schmidley)
1. Designating a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.
2. Having a remedial influence or effect on a particular disease.
Immunology Having an affinity limited to a particular antibody or antigen.
1. Designating a customs charge levied on merchandise by unit or weight rather than according to value.
2. Designating a commodity rate applicable to the transportation of a single commodity between named points.

1. Something particularly fitted to a use or purpose.
2. A remedy intended for a particular ailment or disorder.
1. A distinguishing quality or attribute.
2. specifics. Distinct items or details; particulars.