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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He didn’t have many specific solutions beyond retraining workers displaced by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Like any great artist, Grohl is a product of her surroundings, and that can’t help but include a very specific, unlikely upbringing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

She added that the force was providing advice and security support to a number of organisations and individuals, including "the specific individual and organisation linked to this investigation".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

In contrast, southern Patagonia had yielded only scattered fossils that could not confidently be assigned to a specific species.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Cracking joints do not explain specific accurate answers like those given to James Fenimore Cooper.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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