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1. specific
adjective. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique.
Etymology
- specific (English)
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)
2. specific
adjective. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] stated explicitly or in detail.
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- specific (English)
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)
3. specific
noun. ['spəˈsɪfɪk, spɪˈsɪfɪk'] a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease.
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Etymology
- specific (English)
- specifique (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- specificus (Latin)