/espeˈθifiko/ ES

/espeˈsifiko/ MX

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Translation

specific

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Word origin

From Latin specificus, from species ('kind, appearance') plus the root of facere ('to make'). The sense is 'of a particular kind'.

Origin
Latin
Root
specificus
English cognates
specific, species

Grammar

Feminineespecífica
Masc pluralespecíficos
Fem pluralespecíficas

Examples

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Each patient receives a specific treatment.

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This word is taught in chapter 30, lesson 10: específico, ejecutivo, derrotar and 7 more words.