🔄 Synonyms of "Specific"
8 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| particularnoun | Specific; discrete; concrete. |
| ad hoc | For a particular purpose. |
| specialnoun | Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality. |
| limitednoun | With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it. |
| circumstantialnoun | Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential. |
| specified | Thoroughly explained. |
| particularized | directed toward a specific object |
| particularised | directed toward a specific object |
↔️ Antonyms of "Specific"
Words with the opposite meaning.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| generalnoun | Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal. |
| nonspecific | Not specific or precise, as: |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Specific"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| specifiedverb | Thoroughly explained. |
| special | Distinguished by a unique, particular, or unusual quality. |
| particular | Specific; discrete; concrete. |
| circumstantial | Pertaining to or dependent on circumstances, especially as opposed to essentials; incidental, not essential. |
| proper | Suitable. |
| unique | (not comparable) Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched. |
| limited | With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it. |
| peculiar | Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual. |
| ad hoc | For a particular purpose. |
| particularised | directed toward a specific object |
| particularizedverb | directed toward a specific object |
| explicit | Very specific, clear, or detailed. |
| specificitynoun | The state of being specific rather than general. |
| namely | Notable, distinguished; famous, renowned; well-known. |
| explicitly | In an explicit manner. |
| definitive | determining finally, conclusive, decisive |
| specially | For a special purpose, person, or occasion. |
| distinctive | Distinguishing, used to or enabling the distinguishing of some thing. |
| definite | Free from any doubt. |
| exact | Precisely agreeing with a standard, a fact, or the truth; perfectly conforming; neither exceeding nor falling short in any respect. |
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🎨 Adjectives for "Specific"
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