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Definition of Specific
1. Noun. A fact about some part (as opposed to general). "He always reasons from the particular to the general"
2. Adjective. (sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique. "A specific and detailed account of the accident"
Similar to: Ad Hoc, Circumstantial, Limited, Special, Particular, Peculiar, Special, Particular, Particularised, Particularized, Proper, Unique
Also: Precise, Specialised, Specialized
Antonyms: General, Nonspecific
3. Noun. A medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease. "Quinine is a specific for malaria"
4. Adjective. Stated explicitly or in detail. "Needed a specific amount"
5. Adjective. Relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species. "Specific characters"
6. Adjective. Being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides. "A specific stain is one having a specific affinity for particular structural elements"
Definition of Specific
1. a. Of or pertaining to a species; characterizing or constituting a species; possessing the peculiar property or properties of a thing which constitute its species, and distinguish it from other things; as, the specific form of an animal or a plant; the specific qualities of a drug; the specific distinction between virtue and vice.
2. n. A specific remedy. See Specific,
Definition of Specific
1. a remedy intended for a particular disease [n -S]
Medical Definition of Specific
1.
1. Pertaining to a species.
2. Produces by a single kind of microorganism.
3. A remedy specially indicated for any particular disease.
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Specific
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