Synonyms of specific
10 similar words · 16 opposite words
Another word for specific is express. Other synonyms of specific are particular, concrete, singular, proper and unambiguous. The opposite of specific is general.
Synonyms and similar words for specific
adjectiveExplicit or definite.
- expressSpecific or precise; directly and distinctly stated; not merely implied.
adjectiveSpecial, distinctive or unique.
- singularBeing only one of a larger population; single, individual.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- monosemousHaving only one meaning or interpretation.
- unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
- concreteParticular, specific, rather than general.
- discrete
- individual
- particularSpecific; discrete; concrete.
- properPertaining exclusively to a specific thing or person; particular.
adjectiveIntended for a particular thing.
- peculiarCommon or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
Opposite of specific
nounThe distinguishing part of a toponym.
- genericThe part of a toponym that identifies the feature's type.
adjectiveMore antonyms
- unspecificSynonym of nonspecific (“not specific”).
- nonspecificNot specific to one possible cause; caused by any of various possible causes.
- generalIncluding or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
- universal
- all-purposeFor all purposes.
- general-purposeFor general purposes; all-purpose.
- gross
- group-specific antigenThe genetic material that codes for the structural protein of a retrovirus.
- non-specific
- overallAll-encompassing, all around.
- pandemic
- specific activity
- specific gravity bottleA pycnometer.
- widespread
adjectiveAntonym(s) of.
- broadGeneral rather than specific.
Meaning of specific
- adjective Explicit or definite.
- adjective Pertaining to a species, as a taxon or taxa at the rank of species.
- adjective Special, distinctive or unique.
specific in other languages
Questions about synonyms of specific
- What is another word for specific?
- Specific has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as express, particular, concrete, singular, proper, unambiguous, peculiar and individual.
- What is the opposite of specific?
- The opposite of specific is general. Other antonyms of specific are nonspecific, broad, overall, all-purpose and general-purpose.
- What does specific mean?
- Specific means explicit or definite.
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Adapted from Wiktionary: specific (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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