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
synonym study for specific
1. See
special.
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Example sentences from the Web for unspecific
Dawn is upbeat yet unspecific, avoiding the potential irony Churchill warned of when an overconfidently named mission goes poorly.
She did offer up a few studiously unspecific opinions and policy proposals.
British Dictionary definitions for unspecific (1 of 2)
unspecific
/ (ˌʌnspɪˈsɪfɪk) /
adjective
not explicit, particular, or definite
British Dictionary definitions for unspecific (2 of 2)
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), nounWord Origin for specific
C17: from Medieval Latin
specificus, from Latin
species
Medical definitions for unspecific
specific
[ spĭ-sĭf′ĭk ]
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.