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

  • (..) I'm sorry. Can I say something? Let's talk about the bonus more. There is a clause in the contract which specifically states... any systematized transmission indicating a possible intelligent origin... - must be investigated. - I don't wanna hear it. - We don't know if it's intelligent. (..)
    1979 Alien
  • (..) or visual stimuli. What's running through that cable? It's fiber optics. I don't know the specifics. But I do have a friend who's working on the project. Chuck: Prehistoric, huh? That's right. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon
  • (..) Where do you look? No. Look down, they know you're lying . Up, and you don't know the truth. Don't use seven words if four will do. Be specific, but not memorable. Be funny, but don't make him laugh. He's got to like you, then forget you once you leave. And, for God's sake, whatever you do, don't-- (..)
    2001 Ocean's Eleven