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And besides, the specific was at hand; nor, doubtless, was he who had brought it far-distant!

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  1. adjective Explicitly set forth; definite. See Synonyms at explicit.
  2. adjective Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species.
  3. adjective Special, distinctive, or unique: specific qualities and attributes.
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  • You may find helpful tools in other places for a specific issue, one of the experienced helpers will be more able to assist you. —  TechSpot
  • While some sections of the analysis are Virginia-specific, the document offers an overview of some of the major impact areas as they relate to all nonprofits. —  OMB Watch - Promoting open government, accountability, and citizen participation since 1983
  • Because our shed's design is site-specific, and since the ideal location for such a structure on your property will surely be different (for example, you might need to build a freestanding unit), we won't attempt to give you detailed plans here. —  Mother Earth News Latest 10 Articles
  • Far too many citizens who complain about government or a specific issue are doing so with a lack of accurate information, he said. —  JournalStar.com - News Articles
  • He said too many citizens who complain about government or a specific issue are doing so with a lack of accurate information.
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  1. Late Latin specificus : Latin speciēs, kind, species; see species + Latin -ficus, -fic.

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  1. from Old French specifique, French spécifique = Spanish específico = Portuguese especifico = Italian specifico (cf. German spezifisch), from Middle Latin specificus, specific, particular, from Latin species, kind, + -ficus, from facere, make.
 

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