Specific

Pronunciation: /spəˈsɪfɪk/

Specific (adjective)

  1. clearly defined or identified; not general.
  2. relating to one thing and not others.
  3. designed for a particular purpose or need.

Examples

  • The instructions were specific and easy to follow.
  • She gave a specific time for the meeting.

Common collocations: specific details, specific instructions, specific time, specific to, specific requirement

Synonyms of Specific

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Specific

  • When discussing broad or non-specific concepts.