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specifically designed

/spəˈsɪfɪkli dɪˈzaɪnd/
adjective phrase★Intermediate— made for a particular purpose
formal

created or developed with a particular purpose or audience in mind

The chair is specifically designed to support proper posture.

The chair is made to help people sit with good posture.

This app is specifically designed for language learners.

The app is created with language learners as its target audience.

💡

Often used in technical, business, or product descriptions to emphasize customization.

Collocations

specifically designed formade for a particular purposespecifically designed tocreated to achieve a specific goal

Synonyms

custom-madetailoredpurpose-built

Antonyms

genericuniversalone-size-fits-all

Related Phrases

custom-builtphrase
made to order for a specific client
purpose-builtphrase
created for a specific function

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Use 'specifically designed' when emphasizing that something is not generic but tailored to a particular need.

⚡Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

Always use 'specifically designed' as an adjective phrase modifying a noun.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 'specifically' (in a particular way) and 'designed' (planned or created).

📝Usage Notes

Used to emphasize that something is not generic but made for a specific need or group.

Word Breakdown

specifically
in a particular way
adverb
+
designed
planned or created
verb
English Dictionary

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