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  1. a / an specific situation - WordReference Forums

    Nov 29, 2005 · Which one is correct? "a specific situation" or "an specific situation"? I know "an" normally goes with words starting with a vowel but in this case...

  2. specific to/ of | WordReference Forums

    Nov 30, 2006 · Specific to sounds more appropriate. But that comment is based on which preposition normally goes with specific, not on understanding of the sentence.

  3. disease specific | WordReference Forums

    Mar 23, 2017 · Hi, Please advise, what is the meaning of "disease specific"? Connected with or attributable to disease? What is the opposite? Thanks, A. In Crohn's disease, 25-50% of causes of …

  4. Definite/indefinite and specific/non-specific - WordReference Forums

    Apr 23, 2007 · Maybe they are actually specific/non-specific adjective endings? If we would add an adjective in this example, then for translation (1) it would be the definite ending and indefinite for the …

  5. on or in date (eg. July 7, 2009) - WordReference Forums

    Jul 7, 2009 · For a specific date, you need to use on - on July 7, 2009. For a month or a year or a season, use in - in July / in 2009 / in the summer.

  6. Specified vs Specialized vs Specific vs Specifized - WordReference …

    Jul 14, 2022 · Topic: Specified vs Specialized vs Specific vs Specifized Copied from title. Cagey, moderator I want to use it as an antonym for generalized: "The generalized form of the algorithm …

  7. specific word for rubbing someone's head with your knuckles

    Feb 2, 2008 · Does anyone know of a specific word or short phrase to describe the action of rubbing someone's head with your knuckles? Thank you very much in advance, and sorry if this post is …

  8. pay to have specific knowledge? | WordReference Forums

    Jan 4, 2023 · What does pay to have specific knowledge or skills mean here? Does it mean having specific knowledge and skills enable one to make more money? ...For those for whom a degree is …

  9. specific vs. exact / specifically vs. exactly - WordReference Forums

    Aug 15, 2021 · specific/exact specifically/exactly Could those be interchangeable? I lived in Florida. South Florida, to be specific/to be exact. I want to know how specifically/how exactly you are going to …

  10. specific or specifical? - WordReference Forums

    May 5, 2011 · Specific or specifical? Cynic or cynical? Clinic or clinical? Medic or medical? Juridic or juridical? etc. Specifical is not used. Cynic is a noun, while cynical is its adjectival form. Same thing …