/espeˈθifiko/
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Translation
specific
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
entenderlo.
I need a more specific example to understand it.
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Each patient receives a specific treatment.
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Can you be more specific with the instructions?
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The law has a very specific article about this.
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