What does specific mean?

adj. for one particular thing only; clear and exact; only found in one place or group

specific

🇺🇸 /spəˈsɪfɪk/ 🇬🇧 /spəˈsɪfɪk/

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adjective

for one particular thing only

The money was for a specific need.

clear and exact

Please give specific details about your request.

only found in one place or group

This plant is specific to tropical regions.

for one particular thing only; clear and exact; only found in one place or group