Specifiek
Example: Hij heeft specifieke ideeën over hoe we het project moeten aanpakken.
Definition
"Specifiek" is an adjective describing something that is clearly defined, precise, or particular to a certain detail or characteristic. It is used to indicate that ideas, objects, or instructions are distinct and not general or vague, as in the phrase, 'He has specific ideas about how we should approach the project.'
Etymology
The word "specifiek" comes from the Latin 'specificus,' which means 'pertaining to a kind or species.' It entered Dutch through French and Latin influences, retaining the sense of something distinct or clearly defined. Did you know? The root 'speci-' relates to 'species' or 'appearance,' emphasizing uniqueness.
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"Specifiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 3", containing 112 commonly used words.
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