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specifically vs specific

specific vs specifically

specifically is not a noun while specific is a noun.

specifically is not an adjective while specific is an adjective.

specifically is an adverb but specific is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
specifically No No No Yes
specific Yes Yes No No
specifically (noun) specific (noun)
a medicine that has a mitigating effect on a specific disease
a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
specifically (adjective) specific (adjective)
(sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
being or affecting a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition; used also of stains or dyes used in making microscope slides
relating to or distinguishing or constituting a taxonomic species
stated explicitly or in detail
specifically (adverb) specific (adverb)
in distinction from others
Difference between specifically and specific

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