Synonyms for specific
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : spi-sif-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : spɪˈsɪf ɪk |
Top 10 synonyms for specific Other synonyms for the word specific
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
- 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
Antonyms for specific
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