Specific Synonyms and Antonyms

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Synonyms for Specific

particular
Of, relating to, or providing details; precise:
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clear
Free of obstacles.
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distinct
Different from one another (with the preferable adposition being "from").
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decided
Unhesitating; determined
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unique
Remarkable; extraordinary:
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special
Distinct among others of a kind:
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categorical
Being without exception or qualification; absolute:
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clear-cut
Distinct; definite; not doubtful; unambiguous
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express
Definitely and explicitly stated:
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positive
Tending in the direction regarded as that of increase, progress, etc.
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unambiguous
Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity
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set
The definition of set is something that is fixed or routine, firmly established or that is unlikely to change.
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especial
Relating to or directed toward a particular person, group, or purpose:
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individual
Existing as a distinct entity; separate:
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characteristic
The definition of characteristic is a distinguishing feature of a person or thing.
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detailed
Characterized by attention to detail and thoroughness of treatment.
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exact
Characterized by accurate measurements or inferences with small margins of error; not approximate:
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limited
Confined or restricted within certain limits:
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specified
Thoroughly explained; adequately commented.
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distinctive
Distinguished or attractive:
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Antonyms for Specific

nonspecific
Of or relating to immunity that occurs naturally as a result of a person's genetic makeup or physiology and does not arise from a previous infection or vaccination.
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general
Being usually the case; true or applicable in most instances but not all:
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indefinite
Uncertain; undecided:
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vague
Not precisely determined or known; uncertain
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Words Related to Specific

definite
Readily distinguished or certain:
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explicit
Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied:
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specific
Being a remedy for a particular disease
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certain
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the-specific
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relevant
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the particular
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generic
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suitable
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different
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similar
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pre-defined
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the-individual
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Specific Sentence Examples

  • It's easy to identify specific crimes and follow them up.

  • She dropped Jonathan off and told him to meet her at a specific time and place.

  • We never had much luck going back to a specific time that long ago.

  • We have specific criteria and certain limitations.

  • You wouldn't need a specific date or time and you could probably find your old home, given enough tries.

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