Especificar



Example: Es necesario especificar los términos para evitar ambigüedades filosóficas.

Definition


"Especificar" means to clearly define or detail particular terms or elements, especially to avoid misunderstandings or ambiguities, as in philosophy where precise clarification is essential for accurate discussion.

Etymology


The word "especificar" comes from the Latin 'specificare,' which means to make specific or to specify. It combines 'species,' meaning kind or type, with the suffix '-ficare,' meaning to make. Did you know? This root also gives us the English word 'specify.'

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"Especificar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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