adj.
1.(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
2.stated explicitly or in detail
3.relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
4.being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition specific n.
1.a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
2.a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
Idiom of the Day
give off (something) or give (something) off
to release a smell or something, to produce a smell or something
The garbage was beginning to give off a bad smell because of the hot weather. The water began to give off steam when it began to boil.