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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Instead, Hurley scours the country for players who meet two specific qualifications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Port Vale is not named after a specific town or borough like most clubs, with Burslem one of six towns that form part of the city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Dogs and cats' senses are different to humans', so the channel's colours, refresh rates and audio frequencies have been designed to suit their specific needs, it said.

From Barron's • 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

When he targeted Gainsborough’s Duchess of Devonshire, he had a specific goal: to blackmail its owner into paying the bond for his imprisoned brother.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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