1. specific - Noun
2. specific - Adjective
3. specific - Adjective Satellite
Of or pertaining to a species; characterizing or constituting a species; possessing the peculiar property or properties of a thing which constitute its species, and distinguish it from other things; as, the specific form of an animal or a plant; the specific qualities of a drug; the specific distinction between virtue and vice.
Specifying; definite, or making definite; limited; precise; discriminating; as, a specific statement.
Exerting a peculiar influence over any part of the body; preventing or curing disease by a peculiar adaption, and not on general principles; as, quinine is a specific medicine in cases of malaria.
A specific remedy. See Specific, a., 3.
Anything having peculiar adaption to the purpose to which it is applied.
Source: Webster's dictionaryhe always reasons from the particular to the general Source: Internet
quinine is a specific for malaria Source: Internet
needed a specific amount Source: Internet
rules with specific application Source: Internet
demands specific to the job Source: Internet
a specific and detailed account of the accident Source: Internet