English · Word Candidate

specific

/spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: specifics

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Explicit or definite.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

rõ ràng hoặc cụ thể

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Adjective

Examples

While some participants, like Gabi and Jasmine, had access to a gym but still felt uncertain about using specific types of equipment, others who trained at home faced even greater challenges due to the absence of both a coach and proper equipment.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Pertaining to a species, as a taxon or taxa at the rank of species.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thuộc về một loài, như một taxon hoặc taxa ở cấp độ loài

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Adjective

Examples

Holonyms: generic, familial

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một thuộc tính hoặc chất lượng riêng biệt

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A remedy for a specific disease or condition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

một phương pháp điều trị cho một bệnh hoặc tình trạng cụ thể

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Noun

Examples

Change of scene, and a new lover, are infallible specifics, always supposing there is no character for constancy to be supported: if I witness the violent sorrow of to-day, I impose upon to-morrow the necessity of being sorry also.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “specific” mean?

Explicit or definite.

Is “specific” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.