specific āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ specific āļāļ·āļāļāļ°āđāļĢ Explicitly set forth; definite. See Synonyms at explicit.Relating to, characterizing, or distinguishing a species.Special, distinctive, or unique: specific qualities and attributes. Intended for, applying to, or acting on a particular thing: a specific remedy for warts. Concerned particularly with the subject specified. Often used in combination: "age-specific voting patternsâ ( A. Dianne Schmidley). Designating a disease produced by a particular microorganism or condition.Having a remedial influence or effect on a particular disease.Immunology Having an affinity limited to a particular antibody or antigen.Designating a customs charge levied on merchandise by unit or weight rather than according to value.Designating a commodity rate applicable to the transportation of a single commodity between named points.Something particularly fitted to a use or purpose.A remedy intended for a particular ailment or disorder.A distinguishing quality or attribute.Distinct items or details; particulars.