specific

/spəsˈɪfɪk/

/spəˈsɪfɪk/, /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

specific

related to or involving only one certain thing

antonyms : general

stated explicitly or in detail

being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides

relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species

Specific

a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease

a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

synonyms : particular

antonyms : general

Examples

1. The physical therapist recommended specific exercises to improve mobility.

2. Licenses to work the fishing grounds in a specific area.

3. The website has a search bar to find specific information.

4. The teacher asked us to read a specific page from the history textbook.