specific
Definite, not vague
People use the adjective specific to identify something particular to a single case or instance: specific requirements, a specific area.
Without a following noun, specific denotes the quality of being precise, clear, and particular: She wasn’t very specific about what was needed.
In taxonomy and biology, specific refers to a species.” As a noun, specific is nearly always plural and refers to the particular points or details of a thing: They expressed enthusiasm but did not discuss specifics.
Perfectly correct, no deviation
- accurateConforming to fact
- pinpointLocate with exactness
- definiteClearly established, not vague
- clear-cutPlainly evident, unmistakable
unambiguous · explicit · concrete · literal · measurable · quantifiable · rigorous · strict
Readily identifiable, set apart
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
- peculiarStrangely unusual
- individualOne separate human being
- singularOne in number
idiosyncratic · inherent · intrinsic · proper · typical · representative · emblematic · signature
Restricted in extent
- restrictedLimited in scope
- narrowOf small width
- confinedKept within bounds
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
niche · targeted · focused · earmarked · reserved · allocated · devoted · custom
Complete in every detail
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- in-depthThoroughly and comprehensively detailed
- exhaustiveCovering all possibilities
itemized · granular · fine-grained · step-by-step · systematic · elaborate · nuanced · annotated
Free from doubt
- givenAccepted as fact
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- namedGiven an identifying label
- identifiedDetermined the identity of
express · stipulated · predetermined · set · fixed · assigned · appointed · chosen
exact
Perfectly correct, no deviation
clear-cut · unambiguous · explicit · concrete · literal · measurable · quantifiable · rigorous · strict · scientific
distinctive
Readily identifiable, set apart
- characteristicDistinguishing quality or trait
- peculiarStrangely unusual
- individualOne separate human being
singular · idiosyncratic · inherent · intrinsic · proper · typical · representative · emblematic · signature · hallmark
limited
Restricted in extent
- restrictedLimited in scope
- narrowOf small width
- confinedKept within bounds
dedicated · niche · targeted · focused · earmarked · reserved · allocated · devoted · custom · tailored
thorough
Complete in every detail
- comprehensiveIncluding all elements
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- in-depthThoroughly and comprehensively detailed
exhaustive · itemized · granular · fine-grained · step-by-step · systematic · elaborate · nuanced · annotated · descriptive
certain
Free from doubt
- givenAccepted as fact
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- namedGiven an identifying label
identified · express · stipulated · predetermined · set · fixed · assigned · appointed · chosen · selected
- descriptive wordsadjective, adverb, vivid, detailed, colorful
- detail levelsdetailed, general, broad, narrow, high-level
- metaprogramstoward, away from, match, mismatch, options
- feedbackcomment, comments, constructive, complaint, reviews
- goalsgoals, goal, aims, objective, objectives
- detailsdetail, particular, fact, point, aspect
specificvague
Unclear, ill-defined
nonspecific · indefinite · imprecise · unclear · ambiguous
specificgeneral
Widespread, not specialized
generic · universal · broad · all-purpose · widespread
specificimplicit
Understood without being stated
implied · inexplicit · indirect · circuitous · oblique
- to be specificTo state precisely
- specific heatEnergy needed per degree
- technical specificationsDocumented product parameters
- not specified
- product specificationsListed item characteristics
- more specifically
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