specific — clearly defined or identified; particular, exact
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clearly defined or identified; particular, exact
Pronunciation (IPA): /spəˈsɪfɪk/
Korean meaning: 구체적인, 특정한, 명확한
Korean pronunciation: 스퍼-시-픽 (강세: 시)
Example Sentences
- My mom asked me to clean my room, but she wasn't specific about which century.
- The teacher wants specific examples in your essay.
- I have a very specific fear: running out of phone battery during an important call.
specific
ADJECTIVE//spəˈsɪfɪk//
clearly defined or identified; particular, exact
She asked for something specific — and vague wasn't going to cut it this time.
SPEcial FICation — specific details make it official. (SPE(cial) + FICATION → A SPEcial speciFICATION — the document that makes something official by being exact)
Specific and prolific — the results are nothing short of terrific.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'specificus' meaning 'constituting a species' or 'particular,' derived from 'species' (appearance, kind) and the suffix '-ficus' (making, producing).
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📝Examples
“My mom asked me to clean my room, but she wasn't specific about which century.”
“The teacher wants specific examples in your essay.”
“I have a very specific fear: running out of phone battery during an important call.”
“Could you be more specific about what time you'll arrive?”
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