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What is another word for Specifically? – 231 Specifically Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    precisely exactly particularly specially explicitly clearly specifically distinctly obviously notably markedly unusually extraordinarily exceptionally uniquely individually separately exclusively singularly especially extraordinarily remarkably noticeably unusually distinctly explicitly overtly manifestly evidently clearly noticeably obviously patently apparently seemingly allegedly supposedly purportedly nominally allegedly professedly avowedly admittedly confessedly acknowledgedly recognizably identifiably perceivably discernibly detectably noticeably observably visibly tangibly palpably materially substantially significantly considerably appreciably noticeably sensibly appreciably.

    Meaning of Specifically

    The primary meaning of the word "Specifically" is to indicate something is done or said with exact and precise intention or purpose.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate that something is being done or said with exact and precise intention or purpose
    • Used to single out a person or thing as being especially relevant or important
    • Used to provide more detailed or precise information about something

    Etymology of Specifically

    The word "Specifically" originates from the Latin words "species," meaning kind or sort, and "facere," meaning to make or do, with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
    Historically, the term evolved from the Old French "specifique," referring to a particular kind or sort, and entered Middle English as "specific" before developing into "specifically" to denote a precise or exact intention

    Example Uses

    • The company is looking for someone who is specifically skilled in data analysis
    • She mentioned specifically that she did not want any gifts for her birthday
    • The teacher asked the student to answer the question specifically and avoid generalities

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    generally vaguely approximately roughly loosely broadly imprecisely inaccurately indefinitely ambiguously unclearly obscurely faintly dimly indistinctly uncertainly doubtfully questionably inconclusively indecisively hesitantly tentatively provisionally conditionally reservedly limitedly restrictively narrowly partially incompletely insufficiently inadequately.

    Related Nouns

    specification detail particular aspect feature characteristic attribute quality property trait mark distinction difference specialty expertise precision exactness accuracy clarity clearness distinctness obviousness explicitness manifestation expression indication sign signal cue hint suggestion implication connotation denotation definition description explanation interpretation clarification elaboration.

    Related Verbs

    specify detail particularize characterize attribute qualify describe define explain interpret clarify elaborate manifest express indicate signal imply suggest connote denote mention refer allude hint specify precise accurate clear distinct obvious explicit manifest evident apparent seem appear profess avow acknowledge recognize identify perceive discern detect notice observe see behold view.

    Related Adjectives

    specific precise exact accurate clear distinct obvious explicit manifest evident apparent seeming professed avowed acknowledged recognized identifiable perceivable discernible detectable noticeable observable visible tangible palpable material substantial significant considerable appreciable sensible precise detailed particular special unique individual separate exclusive singular especial extraordinary remarkable notable marked unusual extraordinary.