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specifically Definition


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specific
adj
    1. Particular; exact; precisely identified.
      Thesaurus: particular, distinct, characteristic, peculiar, distinguishing, precise, exact.
    2. Precise in meaning; not vague.
      Thesaurus: precise, exact, definite, explicit, clear-cut; Antonym: general, vague.
noun
    1. A specific detail, factor or feature, eg of a plan, scheme, etc.
      Form: specifics (usually)
    2. A drug that is used to treat one particular disease, condition, etc.
Derivative: specifical
adj
    Derivative: specifically
    adverb
      Derivative: specificity
      noun
        Etymology: 17c: from Latin species kind + -fic.



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