adverb

specifically

specifically, in particular, precisely

The book was written specifically for children.

The book was written specifically for children.

He specifically asked for a red car.

He specifically asked for a red car.

specifically for ((sb./sth.)) for a particular person/thing The book was written specifically for children.

specifically ((verb)) to do (sth.) in a precise way He specifically asked for a red car.

Synonyms: particularly, especially, explicitly

Formed from the adjective 'specific' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ally'.

It's the adverb form of 'specific'. It answers the question 'how?' or 'for what purpose?' in a specific way.

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