specific, adj.
freq. cnt. 44
freq. cnt. 44
(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 39 freq. cnt.: 39
specific
sample sentences
"rules with specific application""demands specific to the job"
"a specific and detailed account of the accident"
lexical pointers
antonym
semantic pointers
also see
attribute
similar to
stated explicitly or in detail
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
specific
sample sentences
"needed a specific amount"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
<adj.all>
specific
sample sentences
"quinine is highly specific for malaria""a specific remedy"
"a specific stain is one having a specific affinity for particular structural elements"
lexical pointers
antonym
semantic pointers
domain of synset (topic)
relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
<adj.pert>
specific