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SPECIFICALLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does specifically mean?

• SPECIFICALLY (adverb)
The adverb SPECIFICALLY has 1 sense:

1. in distinction from others

Familiarity information: SPECIFICALLY used as an adverb is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SPECIFICALLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

In distinction from others

Context examples:

a program specifically for teenagers / he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes

Antonym:

generally (without distinction of one from others)

Pertainym:

specific ((sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique)

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