specific

(spĭ-sĭfˈĭk)

1. Explicitly set forth; definite. See Synonyms at explicit.
2. Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species.
3. Special, distinctive, or unique: specific qualities and attributes.
4. a. Intended for, applying to, or acting on a particular thing: a specific remedy for warts.
   b. Concerned particularly with the subject specified. Often used in combination: “age-specific voting patterns” (A. Dianne Schmidley).
5. a. Designating a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.
   b. Having a remedial influence or effect on a particular disease.
6. Immunology Having an affinity limited to a particular antibody or antigen.
7. a. Designating a customs charge levied on merchandise by unit or weight rather than according to value.
   b. Designating a commodity rate applicable to the transportation of a single commodity between named points.

1. a. Something particularly fitted to a use or purpose.
   b. A remedy intended for a particular ailment or disorder.
2. a. A distinguishing quality or attribute.
   b. specifics Distinct items or details; particulars.

Related Forms:

• spe·cifˈi·cal·ly adverb

• specˌi·ficˈi·ty (spĕsˌə-fĭsˈĭ-tē) noun