English Dictionary
Definition specific in British English
specific
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/spəˈsɪfɪk/
1
involving or relating to only one particular thing or type of thing
Example
Spectators are only allowed into specific areas of the stadium.
Example
You have to enter the information in a specific order.
Example
The leaders met for the specific purpose of preserving the ceasefire.
Synonyms and related words
1.1
limited to one particular thing
Synonyms and related words
Example
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