specifically

specifically
I
(Roget's IV) modif.
1. [As an example]
Syn. peculiarly, especially, indicatively, pointedly, particularly, specially, respectively, concretely, individually, characteristically.
Ant. universally*, generally, commonly.
2. [In a specific manner]
Syn. circumstantially, correctly, definitely, explicitly, expressly, categorically, in detail, precisely, minutely, exactly, clearly; see also accurately .
Ant. indirectly*, uncertainly, vaguely.
II
(Roget's 3 Superthesaurus) adv.
particular, expressly, explicitly, precisely, specially, exactly, clearly, definitely, especially.
III
(Roget's Thesaurus II) adverb That is to say: namely, scilicet, videlicet. Idiom: to wit. See SPECIFIC.

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