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Antonyms for specific

Grammar : Adj
Spell : spi-sif-ik
Phonetic Transcription : spɪˈsɪf ɪk

Definition 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

Synonyms for specific

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