A2 adjective Neutro #502 mais comum

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.

Exemplos

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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?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
specification
Verb
specify
Advérbio
specifically
Adjetivo
specific
Relacionado
specificity
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: specific

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
specification
Verb
specify
Advérbio
specifically
Adjetivo
specific
Relacionado
specificity

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

to be specific

to give more exact details

specific to

only found in or belonging to one thing

nothing specific

not one particular thing

Frequentemente confundido com

specific vs special

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

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Notas de uso

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.

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Erros comuns

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).

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: specific

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C1

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C1

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superdocation

C1

Pertaining to the act or state of providing excessive, superior, or redundant documentation and instruction. It describes a process or document that contains significantly more detail than is standard or strictly necessary for clarity.

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C1

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C1

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C1

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C1

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