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spezifisch
/ʃpeˈt͡sɪfɪʃ/
specific
Dieses Medikament wirkt spezifisch gegen bestimmte Viren.
This medication works specifically against certain viruses.
general
Relating to or characteristic of a particular thing or class; distinct from others of the same general type.
Die Studie konzentriert sich auf spezifische Aspekte der menschlichen Psychologie.
The study focuses on specific aspects of human psychology.
Er hat spezifische Anforderungen an sein neues Auto.
He has specific requirements for his new car.
Often used to emphasize precision or particularity in a context.
Medicine
technical
In biology, chemistry, or medicine, acting on or affecting a particular organism, tissue, or substance.
Dieses Antibiotikum hat eine spezifische Wirkung gegen grampositive Bakterien.
This antibiotic has a specific effect against gram-positive bacteria.
In scientific contexts, 'spezifisch' often implies a targeted or selective action.
Collocations
spezifische Anforderungenspecific requirementsspezifische Lösungspecific solutionspezifische Eigenschaftenspecific properties
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Pro Tip
Precision in Context
'Spezifisch' is often used to emphasize precision or particularity. In technical fields, it may refer to targeted effects or properties.
Gold Rule
Noun Capitalization
Remember that in German, all nouns are capitalized, including 'das Spezifische' (the specific).
Word Origin
From Late Latin 'specificus', from Latin 'species' (kind, sort) + '-ficus' (making).
Usage Notes
In German, 'spezifisch' is often used to describe something that is precise or tailored to a particular context. It can be both a general and technical term, depending on the field.
Word Breakdown
spezifisch
specific
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