[spi-sif-ik] 
| 1. | having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose. |
| 2. | specified, precise, or particular: a specific sum of money. |
| 3. | peculiar or proper to somebody or something, as qualities, characteristics, effects, etc.: His specific problems got him into trouble. |
| 4. | of a special or particular kind. |
| 5. | concerned specifically with the item or subject named (used in combination): The Secretary addressed himself to crop-specific problems. |
| 6. | Biology. of or pertaining to a species: specific characters. |
| 7. | Medicine/Medical.
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| 8. | Immunology. (of an antibody or antigen) having a particular effect on only one antibody or antigen or affecting it in only one way. |
| 9. | Commerce. noting customs or duties levied in fixed amounts per unit, as number, weight, or volume. |
| 10. | Physics.
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| 11. | something specific, as a statement, quality, detail, etc. |
| 12. | Medicine/Medical. a specific remedy: There is no specific for the common cold. |
specific spe·cif·ic (spĭ-sĭf'ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species.
Intended for, applying to, or acting on a specified thing.
Designating a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.
Having a remedial influence or effect on a particular disease.
In immunology, having an affinity limited to a particular antibody or antigen.
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