EnglishMain Dictionary
specific
Universal Words
adjective
1 detailed and exact
SYNPRECISE:
I gave you specific instructions. * 'I'd like your help tomorrow.' 'Can you be more specific (= tell me exactly what you want)?'
2 [usuallybeforenoun] connected with one particular thing only
SYNPARTICULAR:
children's television programmes aimed at a specific age group * The money was collected for a specific purpose. * children with specific learning difficulties (= in one area only)
3 ~ to sth (formal) existing only in one place or limited to one thing
SYNPECULIAR:
a belief that is specific to this part of Africa