specifically
//spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli//
Forms
- Comparative
- more specifically
- Superlative
- most specifically
Definitions
1.In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
- Many laws are directed specifically at child abuse.
- Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit.
2.For a specific purpose or reason.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1849
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
Etymology tree
English specific
Proto-Indo-European *h₂el-der.?
Proto-Italic *-ālis
Latin -ālisbor.
Old French -albor.
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Latin -ālis
Old French -elbor.
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Latin -ālisbor.
Middle English -al
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Proto-Germanic *līkąder.
Proto-Germanic *-līkaz
Proto-Germanic *-ê