specific
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
spe · ci · fic
spə · ˈsɪ · fɪk
English Definition
adj. particular, precise
Significado en Español
específico, concreto
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cụ thể, đặc thù
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Example Sentence
Give a specific example.
举个具体例子。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
spec(look)+ific(form).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “specific”:
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A
general
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B
vague
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C
precise
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D
arbitrary
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C — precise.
“specific” means adj. particular, precise
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She gave very ______ directions so that no one in the group would get lost.
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A
vague
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B
specific
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C
general
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D
unclear
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B — specific.
“specific” means adj. particular, precise
Common questions about “specific”
What does “specific” mean?
specific — adj. particular, precise. In Chinese: 特定的，明确的.
How do you pronounce “specific”?
specific is pronounced /spəˈsɪfɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: spe · ci · fic.
How do you use “specific” in a sentence?
Give a specific example. (举个具体例子。)
What are synonyms for “specific”?
particular, precise — all close in meaning to specific (adj. particular, precise).
Is “specific” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. specific appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “specific”?
spec(look)+ific(form).
