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specific

[spi-sif-ik] / spɪˈsɪf ɪk /
ADJECTIVE
particular, distinguishing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique
STRONG
characteristic express set sole
WEAK
categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head on-target outright reserved restricted right on straight-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague
WEAK
general

Example Sentences

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Several visual-effects artists who have worked for top studios say Mercor contacted them with offers to purchase specific high-end production work, such as “4D physics scenes with camera data, depth and motion/point tracking.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“TYG is a fund for a specific moment and a specific investor,” wrote Michael A. Gayed, author of the Lead-Lag Report Substack, in a report last month.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“And for this specific one, we didn’t know what to write about, and I just went to the studio, and I started reading some text messages.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The team is now working to identify specific components within the circuit that could be targeted with drugs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

I was going to have to write specific letters to everyone.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.