Meaning
specific
- specific, particular
In a sentence
Cerco un libro specifico per questo esame.
I'm looking for a specific book for this exam.
Hai un problema specifico con il computer?
Do you have a specific problem with the computer?
Non ho dato un orario specifico ieri.
I didn't give a specific time yesterday.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| specifico | masculine · singular |
| specifica | feminine · singular |
| specifici | masculine · plural |
| specifiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use specifico for concrete detail; preciso stresses accuracy, and particolare often means a distinctive feature or odd detail.
- It agrees in gender and number: specifico, specifica, specifici, specifiche.
- Before a noun, it often means "particular/specific"; after essere, it commonly means "specific" in a more formal tone.