specific

6 definitions • 12 examples

relating to one thing and not others; particular:

The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.

The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.

formal The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant.

Is there anything specific you want from the shops?

clear and exact:

No specific allegations have yet been made about the prison officers' behaviour.

Can you be more specific about where your back hurts?

relating to one thing and not others; particular:

The virus attacks specific cells in the body.

The meeting is for the specific purpose of discussing the merger.

clear and exact:

The report makes specific recommendations.

Can you be more specific?

relating to one particular thing and not others:

A specific provision in the agreement stated that research materials should not be used for commercial purposes.

clear and exact:

He wouldn't give a specific estimate of how much the company would make.