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Commonspecific
The correct spelling is specific.
How to pronounce specific
/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
nounIPA: /spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
Say it like: Spe-sif-ic
The correct spelling is specific. A distinguishing attribute or quality. For example: "a highly specific test, specific and nonspecific symptoms"
Usage Examples
“a highly specific test, specific and nonspecific symptoms”
“Quinine is a specific medicine in cases of malaria.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A distinguishing attribute or quality.
- 2.A remedy for a specific disease or condition.
- 3.Specification
- 4.(in the plural) The details; particulars.
adjective
- 1.Explicit or definite
- 2.Pertaining to a species.
- 3.Pertaining to a taxon at the rank of species
- 4.Special, distinctive or unique
- 5.Intended for, or applying to, a particular thing
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