specific
gb/spɪsˈɪfɪk/ us/spɪsˈɪfɪk/
B1
Anglais
~ 1000
konkrét, pontos, specifikus, jellemző, részlet, konkrétum
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is specific to [something]
She gave me specific instructions on how to get there.
Pontos útbaigazítást adott, hogyan jutok el oda.
Can you be more specific about what you need?
Tudnál konkrétabb lenni azzal kapcsolatban, hogy mire van szükséged?
This medicine is for a specific type of infection.
They met at a specific time and place.
The teacher asked for a specific example from the text.
Exemples pédagogiques
I need a specific answer.
Konkrét válaszra van szükségem.
This book is for a specific class.
Ez a könyv egy konkrét osztály számára készült.
He told me the specific day to come.
We have a specific plan.
She wants a specific color for the walls.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'specific' with 'special'. 'Specific' means exact and detailed; 'special' means unusual or important.
Sens
clearly defined and exact
Collocations
specific details
|specific reason
|specific time
|specific example
|specific instructions
Synonymes
precise (Often interchangeable, but 'precise' can emphasize accuracy in measurement or description more strongly.)
|
exact (Very close in meaning, but 'exact' often stresses correctness down to the smallest detail.)
Antonymes
general (Opposite because it refers to something broad or not detailed.)
|
vague (Opposite because it means unclear or lacking detail.)
Thèmes
communication
|clarity
|description
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Clear and exact, not general.
Stated or described in a detailed and exact way, leaving no doubt about what is meant.
B2
TECHNICAL
2
specifikus
B2
jellemző
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[something] is specific to [someone/something]
This virus is specific to cats.
Ez a vírus macskákra specifikus.
The training is specific to new employees.
A képzés kifejezetten az új alkalmazottaknak szól.
The law is not specific to any one region.
These skills are specific to the job.
This reaction is species-specific.
Exemples pédagogiques
This rule is specific to our school.
Ez a szabály csak a mi iskolánkra vonatkozik.
The problem is specific to this group.
Ez a probléma csak erre a csoportra jellemző.
That food is specific to this country.
This plant is specific to warm places.
Sens
relating to one particular thing/group
Collocations
specific to humans
|specific to this case
|species-specific
|site-specific
Synonymes
particular (Very close in meaning; 'particular' is more common in everyday speech, while 'specific' can sound more formal or technical in this sense.)
Antonymes
universal (Opposite because it applies to all cases rather than just one.)
Thèmes
science
|classification
|core_vocabulary
Définition
Only about one person, thing, or group, not about others.
Relating only to one particular thing, person, or group, and not to others.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Let's talk about the specifics of the project.
Beszéljünk a projekt részleteiről.
I can't give you any specifics until tomorrow.
Holnapig nem tudok semmilyen konkrétumot mondani.
They refused to discuss specifics with the press.
The contract covers all the specifics of the agreement.
Exemples pédagogiques
Tell me the specifics of the plan.
Mondd el a terv részleteit.
I don't know the specifics of his job.
Nem ismerem a munkája részleteit.
We will talk about the specifics later.
Sens
precise detail or fact
Collocations
get into the specifics
|the specifics of the plan
|discuss the specifics
Synonymes
detail ('Detail' is more common; 'specifics' often implies important details relevant to understanding fully.)
Antonymes
generalization (Opposite because it refers to a broad statement without details.)
Thèmes
information
|clarity
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Définition
A clear and exact detail about something.
A precise detail, fact, or piece of information about something.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
specific
API
GB/spɪsˈɪfɪk/
US/spɪsˈɪfɪk/
Syllabes et accentuation
spe - cif - ic (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cif)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: specific
Noun
- Base: specific
- Plural: specifics
Famille de mots
Forms
specifics
noun
Core family
specifically
adverb B1
specify
verb A1
Related words
specification
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
unspecified
adjective
nonspecific
adjective
Advanced or less common
specificity
noun
Expressions
in specific terms
1/ˈɪn spɪsˈɪfɪk tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
formal
expressed clearly and exactly
Said in clear and exact words.
Exemples
- The report describes the problem in specific terms.
- He spoke in specific terms about the challenges ahead.
specific to [something]
1/spɪsˈɪfɪk tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
applies only to mentioned thing/group
Only true for that one thing or group, not for others.
Exemples
- These rules are specific to this company.
- The disease is specific to certain plants.
to be more specific
1/tə bˈi mˈɔɹ spɪsˈɪfɪk/
fixed phrase
give clearer information
To give more clear and exact information.
Exemples
- I like fruit. To be more specific, I love mangoes.
- She works in education. To be more specific, she teaches high school math.