specifically
Not in general
Specifically means in a precise or particular way, as opposed to generally.
It narrows focus to exact details: I'm talking specifically about the incident on Tuesday.
It can introduce a concrete example after a general statement: Several factors contributed, specifically the lack of funding.
The word emphasizes exactness and deliberate selection.
To an unusual extent
- notablyEspecially or remarkably
- expresslyStated in direct terms
- explicitlyStated in clear terms
- pointedlyWith deliberate emphasis
chiefly · primarily · mainly · predominantly · singularly · uniquely · exclusively · distinctly
With total accuracy
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- accuratelyIn a correct manner
- explicitlyStated in clear terms
- concretelyIn a definite manner
literally · definitively · strictly · narrowly · pinpoint · meticulously · rigorously · detailed
Without ambiguity
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
- unambiguouslyWithout any possible confusion
- unequivocallyIn a completely clear manner
- directlyWithout intermediary steps
expressly · straightforwardly · transparently · overtly · bluntly · frankly · manifestly · obviously
Done with intent
- deliberatelyDone with intention
- intentionallyBy conscious choice
- consciouslyWith deliberate awareness
- designedlyDone on purpose
calculatedly · willfully · knowingly · advisedly · pointedly · expressly · meaningfully · targeted
particularly
To an unusual extent
- notablyEspecially or remarkably
- expresslyStated in direct terms
- explicitlyStated in clear terms
pointedly · chiefly · primarily · mainly · predominantly · singularly · uniquely · exclusively · distinctly · conspicuously
exactly
With total accuracy
- preciselyIn an exact manner
- accuratelyIn a correct manner
- explicitlyStated in clear terms
concretely · literally · definitively · strictly · narrowly · pinpoint · meticulously · rigorously · detailed · granular
clearly
Without ambiguity
- plainlyIn obvious fashion
- unambiguouslyWithout any possible confusion
- unequivocallyIn a completely clear manner
directly · expressly · straightforwardly · transparently · overtly · bluntly · frankly · manifestly · obviously · patently
purposely
Done with intent
- deliberatelyDone with intention
- intentionallyBy conscious choice
- consciouslyWith deliberate awareness
designedly · calculatedly · willfully · knowingly · advisedly · pointedly · expressly · meaningfully · targeted · aimed
- clarifiersi.e., e.g., namely, meaning, in other words
- adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
- clarifying languagenamely, in other words, that is, for example, such as
- Precision Wordsexact, precision, accuracy, precise, accurate
- formal adverbsaccordingly, consequently, furthermore, hence, hereby
- intensifiersvery, really, extremely, absolutely, incredibly
specificallyvaguely
In unclear fashion
generally · nonspecifically · broadly · unspecifically · imprecisely
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