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Specific

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particularnounSpecific; discrete; concrete.
ad hocFor a particular purpose.
specialnounDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
limitednounWith certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
circumstantialnounPertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
specifiedThoroughly explained.
particularizeddirected toward a specific object
particulariseddirected toward a specific object

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generalnounIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
nonspecificNot specific or precise, as:

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WordDefinition
specifiedverbThoroughly explained.
specialDistinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality.
particularSpecific; discrete; concrete.
circumstantialPertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential.
properSuitable.
unique(not comparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.
limitedWith certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
peculiarOut of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
ad hocFor a particular purpose.
particulariseddirected toward a specific object
particularizedverbdirected toward a specific object
explicitVery specific, clear, or detailed.
specificitynounThe state of being specific rather than general.
namelyNotable, distinguished; famous, renowned; well-known.
explicitlyIn an explicit manner.
definitivedetermining finally, conclusive, decisive
speciallyFor a special purpose, person, or occasion.
distinctiveDistinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing.
definiteFree from any doubt.
exactPrecisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect.

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