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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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Translation: Don’t worry if you can’t attend this specific fair.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

At every stage of that journey, smugglers or facilitators will take their share of the fee from other brokers across Europe, having been provided with a code specific to that particular transaction.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Auditors are required to examine specific business transactions and financial documents to verify that they actually exist, and are recorded and accounted for accurately.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

But films about this specific form of gun violence provide audiences who have otherwise had to bury their grief with the chance to reckon with the reality.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

But Stalin didn’t mention any specific role for women.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein