Specific

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Clearly defined or identified; particular.

The teacher asked for a specific answer to the question.

Relating to a particular individual, situation, or group; distinct.

She has a specific interest in ancient history.

Specialized or restricted in scope.

The laboratory is equipped for specific types of experiments.

Particular in nature or detail; explicit.

He provided specific guidelines for the project.

From Latin 'specificus', meaning 'of a particular kind'.

specifics

The details or particulars of something.

specific gravity

A measure of the density of a substance compared to a reference substance.

specific heat

The amount of heat required to change the temperature of a unit mass of a substance.

specification

A detailed description or assessment of requirements.

specify

To state a requirement clearly and precisely.

specifically

In a way that is exact and clear.