adverb
specifically
Precisely or for a particular purpose.
This backpack is designed specifically for carrying a laptop safely.
Etymology
The source concerns precise identification. Specifically narrows a statement to an exact object, purpose, or detail.
More examples
- Please tell me specifically which files you need.
- The rules specifically prohibit parking in front of the gate.
- She buys these soft brushes specifically for cleaning delicate jewelry.
Forms
specific adjective — Precise or limited to one particular thing.
specificity noun — The quality of being precise or particular.
Similar words
- precisely
- Emphasizes exactness rather than a special purpose or use.
- expressly
- Emphasizes an explicitly stated intention or a deliberate purpose.