specific

[ spi-sif-ik ]
/ spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

adjective

noun

something specific, as a statement, quality, detail, etc.
Medicine/Medical. a specific remedy: There is no specific for the common cold.

Origin of specific

1625–35; < Medieval Latin specificus, equivalent to Latin speci(ēs) species + -ficus -fic

synonym study for specific

1. See special.

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British Dictionary definitions for specific

specific
/ (spɪˈsɪfɪk) /

adjective

noun

(sometimes plural) a designated quality, thing, etc
med any drug used to treat a particular disease

Derived forms of specific

specifically, adverb specificity (ˌspɛsɪˈfɪsɪtɪ), noun

Word Origin for specific

C17: from Medieval Latin specificus, from Latin species

Medical definitions for specific

specific
[ spĭ-sĭfĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species.
Intended for, applying to, or acting on a specified thing.
Designating a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.
Having a remedial influence or effect on a particular disease.
In immunology, having an affinity limited to a particular antibody or antigen.

n.

A remedy intended for a particular ailment or disorder.

Other words from specific

spe•cifi•cal•ly adv.