Specific
Example: The solution addresses specific requirements
Definition
"Specific" refers to particular, clearly defined, or distinct details or requirements within a broader context. It emphasizes exactness and precision, as in 'The solution addresses specific requirements,' meaning the solution targets well-defined and precise needs.
Etymology
The word "specific" comes from the Latin word 'specificus,' which means 'constituting a kind or sort.' It is derived from 'species,' meaning 'appearance' or 'kind.' Did you know that 'species' originally referred to a kind or form, highlighting how 'specific' evolved to mean something exact or particular?
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"Specific" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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