🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

특정한

Pronunciation / Transliteration: teugjeonghan

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Specific/spɪˈsɪf.ɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"의사는 환자의 회복을 위한 특정한 지침을 제공했습니다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Clearly defined or identified.

    "The doctor provided specific instructions for the patient's recovery."
  2. 2

    Relating to a particular subject or area.

    "She has specific knowledge about marine biology."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'specific' originates from the Latin 'specificus', meaning 'of a species or kind', which evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century. Its meaning has shifted to denote precision and distinctiveness in various contexts.

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