Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spi-sif-ik-lee]
- /spɪˈsɪf ɪk li/
- /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spi-sif-ik-lee]
- /spɪˈsɪf ɪk li/
Definitions of specifically word
- adverb specifically in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost. 1
- adverb specifically with an exact use or purpose in mind: The manual is written specifically for nonexperts. 1
- adverb specifically with reference to qualities that are peculiar or proper to someone or something: Our classes are specifically different from other yoga programs. 1
- adverb specifically You use specifically to emphasize that something is given special attention and considered separately from other things of the same kind. 0
- adverb specifically You use specifically to add something more precise or exact to what you have already said. 0
- adverb specifically You use specifically to indicate that something has a restricted nature, as opposed to being more general in nature. 0
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Origin of specifically
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-25; specific + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Specifically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specifically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
specifically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specifically
adv specifically
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- as well — You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
- conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
- curiously — eager to learn or know; inquisitive.
abb specifically
- i.e. — id est: that is
adverb specifically
- distinctly — in a distinct manner; clearly: Speak more distinctly.
- especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
- exactly — Without discrepancy (used to emphasize the accuracy of a figure or description).
- explicitly — In an explicit manner.
- expressly — Explicitly; clearly.
Antonyms for specifically
adv specifically
- all in all — You use all in all to introduce a summary or general statement.
- all over — All over a place means in every part of it.
- as a rule — If you say that something happens as a rule, you mean that it usually happens.
- astronomically — of, relating to, or connected with astronomy.
- broadly — You can use broadly to indicate that something is generally true.
adverb specifically
- endlessly — In an endless manner; continuously without limit.
- generically — of, applicable to, or referring to all the members of a genus, class, group, or kind; general.
- widely — to a wide extent.
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