specific
Translation
specific, particular, precise
Examples
Could you be more specific?
Could you be more specific?
I have a specific reason for this.
I have a specific reason for this.
This tool has a very specific function.
This tool has a very specific function.
Grammar Patterns
specific ((noun)) particular or clearly defined (noun) I need a specific tool for this job.
Similar Words
Synonyms: particular, definite, precise; Antonyms: general, vague
Etymology
From Latin 'specificus', from 'species' (kind) + '-ficus' (making). Literally 'making a kind'.
Memory Tips
If you can 'specify' something, you are being 'specific'. It points to one special thing.