specific: Prefix, Suffix and Derived words
Prefixes of specific
- nonspecific«Word Popularity Bar4/5
nonspecific
- adjective not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
- nonspecific enteritis
- adjective not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
- nonspecific4/5
nonspecific
- adjective not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
- nonspecific enteritis
- adjective not caused by a specific agent; used also of staining in making microscope slides
- interspecific3/5
interspecific
- adjective arising or occurring between species
interspecies.
- an interspecific hybrid
- adjective arising or occurring between species
- interspecific3/5
interspecific
- adjective arising or occurring between species
interspecies.
- an interspecific hybrid
- adjective arising or occurring between species
- conspecific2/5
conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- adjective belonging to the same species
- cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- unspecific2/5
unspecific
- adjective satellite not detailed or specific
broad.
- a broad rule
- the broad outlines of the plan
- felt an unspecific dread
- adjective satellite not detailed or specific
- intraspecific2/5
intraspecific
- adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
intraspecies.
- intraspecific competition
- adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
- intraspecific2/5
intraspecific
- adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
intraspecies.
- intraspecific competition
- adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
- unspecific2/5
unspecific
- adjective satellite not detailed or specific
broad.
- a broad rule
- the broad outlines of the plan
- felt an unspecific dread
- adjective satellite not detailed or specific
- conspecific2/5
conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- adjective belonging to the same species
- cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- stereospecific1/5
stereospecific
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- monospecific1/5
- heterospecific1/5
- subspecific1/5
subspecific
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- infraspecific1/5
- ecospecific1/5
Suffixes of specific
- specifically«Word Popularity Bar5/5
specifically
- adverb in distinction from others
- a program specifically for teenagers
- he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes
- adverb in distinction from others
- specifications5/5
specification
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
spec.
- noun naming explicitly
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- specificity5/5
specificity
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion
- the specificity of the symptoms of the disease
- noun the quality of being specific to a particular organism
- host specificity of a parasite
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- specification5/5
specification
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
spec.
- noun naming explicitly
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- specifications5/5
specification
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
spec.
- noun naming explicitly
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- specifically5/5
specifically
- adverb in distinction from others
- a program specifically for teenagers
- he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes
- adverb in distinction from others
- specification5/5
specification
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
spec.
- noun naming explicitly
- noun a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- specificity5/5
specificity
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion
- the specificity of the symptoms of the disease
- noun the quality of being specific to a particular organism
- host specificity of a parasite
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- specifics4/5
specific
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
particular.
- he always reasons from the particular to the general
- noun a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
- quinine is a specific for malaria
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
- specifics4/5
specific
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
particular.
- he always reasons from the particular to the general
- noun a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
- quinine is a specific for malaria
- noun a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
- specificities3/5
specificity
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- add a desirable note of specificity to the discussion
- the specificity of the symptoms of the disease
- noun the quality of being specific to a particular organism
- host specificity of a parasite
- noun the quality of being specific rather than general
- specifical1/5
specifical
Specific. Bacon.
- specificness1/5
- specificalness1/5
specificalness
The quality of being specific.
Derived words of specific
- especially«Word Popularity Bar5/5
especially
- adverb to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
peculiarly; particularly; specially.
- he was particularly fussy about spelling
- a particularly gruesome attack
- under peculiarly tragic circumstances
- an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
- adverb in a special manner
specially.
- a specially arranged dinner
- adverb to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
- specialized5/5
specialized
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
specialised.
- a specialized tool
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
specialise; narrow down; specialize; narrow.
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
- specialists5/5
specialist
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
specializer; specialiser.
- noun practices one branch of medicine
medical specialist.
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
- specially5/5
specially
- adverb in a special manner
especially.
- a specially arranged dinner
- adverb to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
peculiarly; particularly; especially.
- he was particularly fussy about spelling
- a particularly gruesome attack
- under peculiarly tragic circumstances
- an especially (or specially) cautious approach to the danger
- adverb in a special manner
- specialist5/5
specialist
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
specializer; specialiser.
- noun practices one branch of medicine
medical specialist.
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
- specialists5/5
specialist
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
specializer; specialiser.
- noun practices one branch of medicine
medical specialist.
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
- special5/5
special
- noun a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- they are having a special on pork chops
- noun a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
- noun a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- species5/5
species
- noun (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
- noun a specific kind of something
- a species of molecule
- a species of villainy
- noun (biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
- specify5/5
specify
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
qualify; condition; stipulate.
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
- verb decide upon or fix definitely
set; fix; limit; determine; define.
- fix the variables
- specify the parameters
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
- specialized5/5
specialized
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
specialised.
- a specialized tool
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
specialise; narrow down; specialize; narrow.
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
- specialist5/5
specialist
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
specializer; specialiser.
- noun practices one branch of medicine
medical specialist.
- noun an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
- specialty4/5
specialty
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strong suit; strength; speciality; strong point; long suit; forte; metier.
- cooking is his forte
- noun a distinguishing trait
peculiarity; distinctiveness; speciality; specialness.
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
- specifying4/5
specify
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
qualify; condition; stipulate.
- The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life
- The contract stipulates the dates of the payments
- verb decide upon or fix definitely
set; fix; limit; determine; define.
- fix the variables
- specify the parameters
- verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
- specialised4/5
specialised
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
specialized.
- a specialized tool
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
specialise; specialize.
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
- adjective developed or designed for a special activity or function
- specialties4/5
specialty
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strong suit; strength; speciality; strong point; long suit; forte; metier.
- cooking is his forte
- noun a distinguishing trait
peculiarity; distinctiveness; speciality; specialness.
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
- specialization4/5
specialization
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialisation.
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialism; specialisation; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
- specialize4/5
specialize
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
specialise; narrow down; narrow.
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
- verb be specific about
particularize; specialise; particularise; specify.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
- especial3/5
especial
- adjective satellite surpassing what is common or usual or expected
particular; special; exceptional.
- he paid especial attention to her
- exceptional kindness
- a matter of particular and unusual importance
- a special occasion
- a special reason to confide in her
- what's so special about the year 2000?
- adjective satellite surpassing what is common or usual or expected
- specials3/5
special
- noun a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- they are having a special on pork chops
- noun a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
- noun a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
- speciality3/5
speciality
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strong suit; strength; strong point; specialty; long suit; forte; metier.
- cooking is his forte
- noun a distinguishing trait
peculiarity; distinctiveness; specialty; specialness.
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
- subspecies3/5
subspecies
- noun (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
race.
- noun (biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
- specializing3/5
specialize
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
specialise; narrow down; narrow.
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
- verb be specific about
particularize; specialise; particularise; specify.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
- specializes3/5
specialize
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
specialise; narrow down; narrow.
- She specializes in Near Eastern history
- verb be specific about
particularize; specialise; particularise; specify.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
- specialisation3/5
specialisation
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
differentiation; specialization.
- cell differentiation in the developing embryo
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialization.
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- specialities2/5
speciality
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
strong suit; strength; strong point; specialty; long suit; forte; metier.
- cooking is his forte
- noun a distinguishing trait
peculiarity; distinctiveness; specialty; specialness.
- noun an asset of special worth or utility
- conspecifics2/5
conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- adjective belonging to the same species
- cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- specialness2/5
specialness
- noun a distinguishing trait
peculiarity; distinctiveness; speciality; specialty.
- noun the quality of being particular and pertaining to a specific case or instance
particularity.
- the particularity of human situations
- noun a distinguishing trait
- specializations2/5
specialization
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialisation.
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialism; specialisation; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
- specialising2/5
specialise
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
specialize.
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
- verb be specific about
particularize; particularise; specify; specialize.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
- specialise2/5
specialise
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
specialize.
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
- verb be specific about
particularize; particularise; specify; specialize.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
- conspecifics2/5
conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- adjective belonging to the same species
- cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- specialises2/5
specialise
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
specialize.
- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
- verb be specific about
particularize; particularise; specify; specialize.
- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
- verb devote oneself to a special area of work
- specialism2/5
specialism
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialisation; specialization; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- specialisms2/5
specialism
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- noun the special line of work you have adopted as your career
speciality; specialisation; specialization; specialty.
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- noun the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
- conspecifics2/5
conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- adjective belonging to the same species
- cultivated cabbage and wild cabbage are conspecific
- noun an organism belonging to the same species as another organism
- interspecies2/5
interspecies
- adjective arising or occurring between species
interspecific.
- an interspecific hybrid
- adjective arising or occurring between species
- subspecialty2/5
- multispecies2/5
- underspecification2/5
underspecification
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- subspecialties2/5
- nonspecialist2/5
nonspecialist
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- speciesism2/5
- nonspecifically1/5
nonspecifically
- adverb without specificity
- nonspecifically staining substances
- adverb without specificity
- overspecialized1/5
overspecialize
- verb become overly specialized
overspecialise.
- She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian
- verb become overly specialized
- nonspecifically1/5
nonspecifically
- adverb without specificity
- nonspecifically staining substances
- adverb without specificity
- specialisations1/5
specialisation
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
differentiation; specialization.
- cell differentiation in the developing embryo
- noun the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose
specialization.
- noun (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- unspecialized1/5
unspecialized
- adjective not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
unspecialised.
- adjective not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
- unspecialised1/5
unspecialised
- adjective not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
unspecialized.
- adjective not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function
- nonspecifically1/5
nonspecifically
- adverb without specificity
- nonspecifically staining substances
- adverb without specificity
- overspecialized1/5
overspecialize
- verb become overly specialized
overspecialise.
- She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian
- verb become overly specialized
- intraspecies1/5
intraspecies
- adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
intraspecific.
- intraspecific competition
- adjective arising or occurring within a species; involving the members of one species
- nonspecialists1/5
nonspecialists
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- nonspecifically1/5
nonspecifically
- adverb without specificity
- nonspecifically staining substances
- adverb without specificity
- subspecialists1/5
- stereospecificity1/5
stereospecificity
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- nonspecificity1/5
- nonspecialized1/5
nonspecialized
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- overspecialization1/5
overspecialization
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- speciesist1/5
- respecification1/5
respecification
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- subspecialist1/5
subspecialist
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- superspecies1/5
- subspecialization1/5
subspecialization
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- respecify1/5
- prespecification1/5
- unspecifically1/5
unspecifically
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- genospecies1/5
- despecification1/5
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About Prefix and Suffix Words
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About Prefix and Suffix Words
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