'specific' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'specific' with 16 example sentences.
- specific adjective
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: (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
: relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
: being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
: stated explicitly or in detail
- specific noun
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: a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
: a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
Are you looking for something specific?
Can you be more specific?
Genes consist of a specific sequence of DNA.
This work demands specific abilities.
That's a very specific question.
Dan invited Linda for a very specific reason.
It’s a communication medium, not a substance or specific activity.
He offered no specific explanation for his strange behavior.
Could you give me some specific examples?
Be as specific as possible.
Please give him detailed and specific directions.
He has no specific aim.
He was very specific about it.
We have specific proof of your innocence.
A soft answer is a specific cure of anger.
We can't be more specific.