Synonyms for specific

Other words for “specific”, grouped by meaning.

We found 8 synonyms for “specific”. The most common are particular, ad hoc, circumstantial, limited, particularized.

noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

Synonymsparticular
Oppositesgeneral

adjective (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

adjective stated explicitly or in detail

Similarspecified

adjective being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides

Oppositesnonspecific

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University