specific

Definition

  • noun: something peculiarly adapted to a purpose or use
  • adjective: special or particular
  • adjective: constituting or falling into a 'specifiable' category
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: absolute, aid, alterative

Examples

  • The doctor gave the patient 'specific' instructions on how to care for the wound.

  • She was very 'specific'—you have to use a certain kind of tomato in the sauce.

  • He gave her a ring—or, to be more 'specific', he gave her an engagement ring.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Thank you for your contribution, Arthur. Forgive me for wanting a little specificity, Eames. Specificity? Inception's not about being specific. When we get inside his mind, we're gonna have to work with what we find. EAMES: On the top level, we open up his relationship with his father... (..)
    2010 Inception
  • (..) COBB: Yes. To formulate compounds for a job? And to go into the field with us. No, I rarely go into the field, Mr. Cobb. Well, we would need you there to tailor compounds specific to our needs. - Which are? - Great depth. A dream within a dream? Two levels? Three. Not possible. That many dreams (..)
    2010 Inception