SPECIFIC
Scrabble letter values: S1P3E1C3I1F4I1C3 = 17
Definition
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general). — synonyms: particular
- noun a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease.
- adjective (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique.
- adjective stated explicitly or in detail.
- adjective relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species.
- adjective being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.
Examples
- “he always reasons from the particular to the general”
- “quinine is a specific for malaria”
- “rules with specific application”