Synonyms for specific

Grammar : Adj

Spell : spi-sif-ik

Phonetic Transcription : spɪˈsɪf ɪk

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Définition of specific

Origin : 1630s, "having a special quality," from French spécifique, from Late Latin specificus "constituting a species," from Latin species "kind, sort" (see species). Earlier form was specifical (early 15c.). Meaning "definite, precise" first recorded 1740.

adj particular, distinguishing

Example sentences :

Food of specific sorts is rarely, if at all, mentioned in the poem.
Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown

Man-stealing was a specific offence, with its specific penalty.
Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.

Its kernel is very bitter, and it is said to be a specific against fevers.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

The delirium of jealousy is a specific symptom of chronic alcoholism.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

The specific name, "nasty" or "stinking," has really no application to the plant.
Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard

Both the generic and specific names refer to its many mouths.
Extract from : « The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise » by M. E. Hard

With a specific gravity of 1.150, the electrolyte freezes at about 5° above zero.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

The simplest scheme is to use only 1.400 specific gravity acid.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

If the temperature is decreased to 67°F, the specific gravity will be 1.251.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

A brief discussion of specific gravity might be helpful at this point.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

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