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specific
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of SPECIFIC
1
of a particular or exact sort <we need a specific type of pen to sign the diplomas>
Related Words lone, only, separate, single, sole, solitary; distinctive, exclusive, individual, unique; limited, restricted; differentiated, specialized; given, specified
Antonyms nonspecific
2
so clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning <specific instructions regarding the interrogation of prisoners>
Related Words avowed, declared, specified, stated; categorical (also categoric), complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full; certain, sure, unmistakable; clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined; exact, precise; direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward; comprehensible, intelligible, understandable
Near Antonyms cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), obscure, unclear; imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact; incomprehensible, unintelligible
Antonyms implicit, implied, inferred; ambiguous, circuitous; equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague
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