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specific

UK
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
US
/spəˈsɪfɪk/

Translations

specificadjective
more specific
Comp.
most specific
Super.
UK
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
US
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
She gave a specific answer to the question, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Elle a donné une réponse précise à la question, sans laisser place à l'ambiguïté.
The doctor prescribed a specific treatment tailored to the patient's needs.
Le médecin a prescrit un traitement spécifique adapté aux besoins du patient.
spécifiqueSciences, physique.
The specific heat of water is unusually high.
La chaleur spécifique de l'eau est exceptionnellement élevée.
Synonyms
particular
distinct
definite
exact
precise
special
unique
Antonyms
general
vague
specificnoun
specifics
pl
UK
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
US
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‘specific’ is also used as a countable noun meaning ‘detail’ or ‘particular remedy’.
détailLe plus souvent au pluriel pour rendre specifics.
Could you give me the specifics of the budget proposal?
Pourriez-vous me donner les détails de la proposition budgétaire ?
Additional translations
spécifiqueTerme médical ancien ou technique.
Synonyms
particular
particularity
particulars
detail
details
point
item
specification
remedy
cure
antidote
treatment
medicine

Definitions

specificadjective
Clearly defined or identified; precise and exact.
She gave a specific answer to the question, leaving no room for ambiguity.
Relating to a particular individual or situation rather than to others or all; particular.
The doctor prescribed a specific treatment tailored to the patient's needs.
Of a physical quantity, expressed or measured per unit mass, volume, or area.
The specific heat of water is unusually high.
specificnoun
A particular detail, fact, or item of information.
Could you give me the specifics of the budget proposal?
A remedy effective against a particular disease or condition.
Penicillin became the first reliable specific for many bacterial infections.
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