Specific

8 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Clearly defined, precise, or particular rather than general. Relates to a particular individual or situation rather than broadly applicable.

“Please provide specific examples to support your argument in the essay.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

Syllables

spe·cif·ic

Related Words

Synonyms

particular precise exact explicit

Antonyms

generalnonspecific

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -IFIC ending pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; the double-C and F provide solid scoring potential

Words Related to Specific

Words you can make from Specific

Shorter words formed from the letters in “specific”.

epics fices sepic spice ceps cise epic feis fice fisc fise ices pics spec

Add a letter to make a longer word

9-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “specific”.

specifics

Longer words starting with Specific

Words that begin with “specific”.

specifics specifically specification specifications

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