'area-specific' is a compound word formed from 'area' and 'specific'. 'Area' originates from Latin 'area', meaning 'open space', and 'specific' comes from Latin 'specificus', meaning 'pertaining to a species'.

The term 'area-specific' evolved in modern English by combining 'area' and 'specific' to describe characteristics unique to a particular region.

Initially, 'area' referred to a physical space, and 'specific' meant 'clearly defined'. Together, they now describe attributes unique to a particular region.