A2 adjective 중립 #502 가장 일반적인

specific

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

Something that is specific relates to one particular thing and not others. It means being clear, exact, and giving detailed information instead of being general.

예시

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1

I am looking for a specific type of blue pen that I lost yesterday.

I am searching for one exact kind of blue pen that went missing.

2

Please provide a specific reason for your absence from the meeting.

Please give a clear and exact reason why you were not at the meeting.

3

Do you have a specific movie in mind for tonight, or should I choose?

Do you have a certain movie you want to watch, or can I pick one?

어휘 가족

명사
specification
Verb
specify
부사
specifically
형용사
specific
관련
specificity
💡

암기 팁

Specific starts with 'S' and 'P'—think of it as a 'Special Point'. It points to one exact thing.

빠른 퀴즈

I can't find my keys; they are in a ______ pocket in my bag, but I forgot which one.

정답!

정답은: specific

예시

1

I am looking for a specific type of blue pen that I lost yesterday.

everyday

I am searching for one exact kind of blue pen that went missing.

2

Please provide a specific reason for your absence from the meeting.

formal

Please give a clear and exact reason why you were not at the meeting.

3

Do you have a specific movie in mind for tonight, or should I choose?

informal

Do you have a certain movie you want to watch, or can I pick one?

4

The researcher identified specific patterns in the data during the study.

academic

The scientist found particular and exact patterns in the information.

5

We need a specific plan to increase our sales by ten percent this month.

business

We need a detailed and exact plan to sell more items this month.

어휘 가족

명사
specification
Verb
specify
부사
specifically
형용사
specific
관련
specificity

자주 쓰는 조합

specific information exact and detailed facts
specific instructions clear and exact directions
specific purpose one particular reason for doing something
specific reason a particular and clear cause
specific example one exact instance of something

자주 쓰는 구문

to be specific

to give more exact details

specific to

only found in or belonging to one thing

nothing specific

not one particular thing

자주 혼동되는 단어

specific vs special

Special means better or more important than usual, while specific means exact or particular.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'specific' when you want to avoid being vague. It is often used before a noun to point out exactly which one you are talking about.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'special' when they mean 'specific'. For example, saying 'I want a special color' usually means 'I want a specific color' (this exact shade).

💡

암기 팁

Specific starts with 'S' and 'P'—think of it as a 'Special Point'. It points to one exact thing.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'specificus', which means 'forming a particular kind'.

문법 패턴

Used before a noun (e.g., specific details) Can follow the verb 'to be' Often followed by the preposition 'to'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking professional environments, being specific is highly valued to avoid confusion and ensure efficiency.

빠른 퀴즈

I can't find my keys; they are in a ______ pocket in my bag, but I forgot which one.

정답!

정답은: specific

관련 단어

unisupercy

C1

A state of absolute and singular dominance or authority where one entity holds supreme power over all others within a system. It describes a condition of unified supremacy, often used in political or organizational contexts to denote a total lack of competition or balance.

hyperaudism

C1

An extreme or obsessive form of audism characterized by a deep-seated bias in favor of hearing and auditory perception. It manifests as a systemic or individual belief that hearing is the superior or only legitimate way to experience and communicate with the world, often marginalizing deaf or hard-of-hearing perspectives.

semigraphship

C1

Describing a state or characteristic of being partially graphical or semi-symbolic in nature. It refers to systems or designs that convey information through a mixture of visual graphs and literal or abstract elements.

superruptous

C1

To burst forth or break apart with extreme suddenness and greater intensity than a standard rupture. It is often used in technical or specialized contexts to describe the violent failure of a pressurized system or the sudden release of built-up energy.

macrocapent

C1

To grasp or seize a large-scale concept, system, or overview by synthesizing vast amounts of data into a single coherent understanding. It describes the act of comprehending the 'big picture' without getting lost in the minute details.

hypernavize

C1

To navigate through complex digital environments, large datasets, or non-linear information structures with extreme speed and efficiency. It often involves utilizing advanced shortcuts, multi-layered interfaces, or high-dimensional spatial awareness to bypass traditional menu-driven paths.

comsimilant

C1

A person or thing that bears a strong resemblance or similarity to another, often used in comparative analysis or classification. It describes an entity that shares core characteristics with another while maintaining its own distinct identity.

unidocite

C1

The quality or state of being contained within a single, unified document or a singular source of instruction. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the authoritative synthesis of multiple rules or teachings into one cohesive text.

hyperverance

C1

A state of excessive or obsessive persistence in a task, often continuing long after the effort has ceased to be productive or logical. It refers to a level of tenacity that crosses from being a virtue into a psychological or behavioral rigidity.

bispirtude

C1

To divide or split something into two distinct and often conflicting spiritual or essential parts. This verb describes the act of bifurcating a conceptual whole into a dualistic nature, often for the purpose of analysis or categorization.

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