exactly-specified
|ex-act-ly-spec-i-fied|
B2
/ɪɡˈzæktli ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/
(specify)
clearly state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'specify' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'specificare,' where 'speci-' meant 'kind' and '-ficare' meant 'to make.'
Historical Evolution
'specificare' transformed into the Old French word 'specifier,' and eventually became the modern English word 'specify' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make a kind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to state or describe in detail.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
defined or stated with precision and clarity.
The instructions were exactly-specified to avoid any confusion.
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Last updated: 2025/04/08 05:22