Definition of specific

"specific" in the noun sense

1. particular, specific

a fact about some part (as opposed to general

"he always reasons from the particular to the general"

2. specific

a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease

"quinine is a specific for malaria"

"specific" in the adjective sense

1. specific

sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

"rules with specific application"

"demands specific to the job"

"a specific and detailed account of the accident"

2. specific

stated explicitly or in detail

"needed a specific amount"

3. specific

relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species

"specific characters"

4. specific

being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides

"quinine is highly specific for malaria"

"a specific remedy"

"a specific stain is one having a specific affinity for particular structural elements"

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Quotations for specific

Weeping is not alone woman's weapon, but also a specific for transient sorrows. [ Mme. Dufresnoy ]

The imputation of being a fool is a thing which mankind, of all others, is the most impatient of, it being a blot upon the prime and specific perfection of human nature. [ South ]

Praise or Applause? We express our approbation by praise and applause. Praise is the general, applause, the specific term. Applause springs from impulse, while praise is the result of reason and reflection. [ Pure English, Hackett And Girvin, 1884 ]

Nominate or Name? To nominate is to mention for a specific purpose. To name is to mention for a general purpose. Persons only are nominated; things, as well as persons, are named. To be nominated is a public act; to be named is generally private. To be nominated is always an honor; to be named may, according to circumstances, be either honorable or dishonorable. [ Pure English, Hackett And Girvin, 1884 ]

specific in Scrabble®

The word specific is playable in Scrabble®, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Scrabble® Letter Score: 17

Highest Scoring Scrabble® Play In The Letters specific:

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specific in Words With Friends™

The word specific is playable in Words With Friends™, no blanks required. Because it is longer than 7 letters, you would have to play off an existing word or do it in several moves.

Words With Friends™ Letter Score: 20

Highest Scoring Words With Friends™ Play In The Letters specific:

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Words within the letters of specific

2 letter words in specific (5 words)

3 letter words in specific (9 words)

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5 letter words in specific (2 words)

8 letter words in specific (1 word)

specific + 1 blank (1 word)

specific + 2 blanks (4 words)

Words containing the sequence specific

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