/spəˈsɪfɪk/
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Meaning
Exact and particular; about one clearly chosen thing, not things in general.
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Word origin
From Latin species, meaning kind or type, and facere, meaning to make; belonging to one exact kind.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- species + facere
- English cognates
- species, special
Examples
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A specific book means one exact book, not just any book.
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To be specific means to give exact details.
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Specific instructions say exactly what to do, step by step.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 10: specific, anytime, ceremony and 7 more words.